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Add 7/56 and 54/9

1^st number: 7/56, 2^nd number: 6 0/9

7/56 + 54/9 is 49/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 9 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   7/56 = 7 × 9/56 × 9 = 63/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
   54/9 = 54 × 56/9 × 56 = 3024/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   63/504 + 3024/504 = 63 + 3024/504 = 3087/504
5. 3087/504 simplified gives 49/8
6. So, 7/56 + 54/9 = 49/8
   In mixed form: 61/8

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