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Add 84/56 and 1/54

1^st number: 1 28/56, 2^nd number: 1/54

84/56 + 1/54 is 41/27.

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,
   84/56 = 84 × 27/56 × 27 = 2268/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
   1/54 = 1 × 28/54 × 28 = 28/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2268/1512 + 28/1512 = 2268 + 28/1512 = 2296/1512
5. 2296/1512 simplified gives 41/27
6. So, 84/56 + 1/54 = 41/27
   In mixed form: 114/27

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