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Add 15/27 and 56/9

1^st number: 15/27, 2^nd number: 6 2/9

15/27 + 56/9 is 61/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 9 is 27
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
   15/27 = 15 × 1/27 × 1 = 15/27
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
   56/9 = 56 × 3/9 × 3 = 168/27
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/27 + 168/27 = 15 + 168/27 = 183/27
5. 183/27 simplified gives 61/9
6. So, 15/27 + 56/9 = 61/9
   In mixed form: 67/9

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