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Add 80/56 and 4/54

1^st number: 1 24/56, 2^nd number: 4/54

80/56 + 4/54 is 284/189.

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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,
   80/56 = 80 × 27/56 × 27 = 2160/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
   4/54 = 4 × 28/54 × 28 = 112/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2160/1512 + 112/1512 = 2160 + 112/1512 = 2272/1512
5. 2272/1512 simplified gives 284/189
6. So, 80/56 + 4/54 = 284/189
   In mixed form: 195/189

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