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Add 75/56 and 12/54

1^st number: 1 19/56, 2^nd number: 12/54

75/56 + 12/54 is 787/504.

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,
   75/56 = 75 × 27/56 × 27 = 2025/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
   12/54 = 12 × 28/54 × 28 = 336/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2025/1512 + 336/1512 = 2025 + 336/1512 = 2361/1512
5. 2361/1512 simplified gives 787/504
6. So, 75/56 + 12/54 = 787/504
   In mixed form: 1283/504

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