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Add 75/54 and 2/56

1^st number: 1 21/54, 2^nd number: 2/56

75/54 + 2/56 is 359/252.

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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,
   75/54 = 75 × 28/54 × 28 = 2100/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   2/56 = 2 × 27/56 × 27 = 54/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/1512 + 54/1512 = 2100 + 54/1512 = 2154/1512
5. 2154/1512 simplified gives 359/252
6. So, 75/54 + 2/56 = 359/252
   In mixed form: 1107/252

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