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Add 75/54 and 8/56

1^st number: 1 21/54, 2^nd number: 8/56

75/54 + 8/56 is 193/126.

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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,
   8/56 = 8 × 27/56 × 27 = 216/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/1512 + 216/1512 = 2100 + 216/1512 = 2316/1512
5. 2316/1512 simplified gives 193/126
6. So, 75/54 + 8/56 = 193/126
   In mixed form: 167/126

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