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Add 14/27 and 56/8

1^st number: 14/27, 2^nd number: 7 0/8

14/27 + 56/8 is 203/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 8 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   14/27 = 14 × 8/27 × 8 = 112/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
   56/8 = 56 × 27/8 × 27 = 1512/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/216 + 1512/216 = 112 + 1512/216 = 1624/216
5. 1624/216 simplified gives 203/27
6. So, 14/27 + 56/8 = 203/27
   In mixed form: 714/27

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