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Add 2/35 and 27/56

2/35 + 27/56 is 151/280.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   2/35 = 2 × 8/35 × 8 = 16/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   27/56 = 27 × 5/56 × 5 = 135/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/280 + 135/280 = 16 + 135/280 = 151/280
5. So, 2/35 + 27/56 = 151/280

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