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Add 15/25 and 56/27

1^st number: 15/25, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

15/25 + 56/27 is 361/135.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
   15/25 = 15 × 27/25 × 27 = 405/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   56/27 = 56 × 25/27 × 25 = 1400/675
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/675 + 1400/675 = 405 + 1400/675 = 1805/675
5. 1805/675 simplified gives 361/135
6. So, 15/25 + 56/27 = 361/135
   In mixed form: 291/135

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