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Add 70/54 and 5/56

1^st number: 1 16/54, 2^nd number: 5/56

70/54 + 5/56 is 2095/1512.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 56 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
   70/54 = 70 × 28/54 × 28 = 1960/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   5/56 = 5 × 27/56 × 27 = 135/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1960/1512 + 135/1512 = 1960 + 135/1512 = 2095/1512
5. So, 70/54 + 5/56 = 2095/1512
   In mixed form: 1583/1512

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