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Add 14/18 and 56/27

1^st number: 14/18, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

14/18 + 56/27 is 77/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 27 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   14/18 = 14 × 3/18 × 3 = 42/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   56/27 = 56 × 2/27 × 2 = 112/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/54 + 112/54 = 42 + 112/54 = 154/54
5. 154/54 simplified gives 77/27
6. So, 14/18 + 56/27 = 77/27
   In mixed form: 223/27

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