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Add 16/56 and 56/27

1^st number: 16/56, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

16/56 + 56/27 is 446/189.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   16/56 = 16 × 27/56 × 27 = 432/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   56/27 = 56 × 56/27 × 56 = 3136/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/1512 + 3136/1512 = 432 + 3136/1512 = 3568/1512
5. 3568/1512 simplified gives 446/189
6. So, 16/56 + 56/27 = 446/189
   In mixed form: 268/189

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