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Add 8/54 and 63/56

1^st number: 8/54, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

8/54 + 63/56 is 275/216.

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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,
   8/54 = 8 × 28/54 × 28 = 224/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   63/56 = 63 × 27/56 × 27 = 1701/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/1512 + 1701/1512 = 224 + 1701/1512 = 1925/1512
5. 1925/1512 simplified gives 275/216
6. So, 8/54 + 63/56 = 275/216
   In mixed form: 159/216

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