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Add 8/56 and 28/54

8/56 + 28/54 is 125/189.

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,
    8/56 = 8 × 27/56 × 27 = 216/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
    28/54 = 28 × 28/54 × 28 = 784/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/1512 + 784/1512 = 216 + 784/1512 = 1000/1512
  5. 1000/1512 simplified gives 125/189
  6. So, 8/56 + 28/54 = 125/189

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