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Add 70/56 and 6/54

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 6/54

70/56 + 6/54 is 49/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   70/56 = 70 × 27/56 × 27 = 1890/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
   6/54 = 6 × 28/54 × 28 = 168/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1890/1512 + 168/1512 = 1890 + 168/1512 = 2058/1512
5. 2058/1512 simplified gives 49/36
6. So, 70/56 + 6/54 = 49/36
   In mixed form: 113/36

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