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Add 2/42 and 56/27

1^st number: 2/42, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

2/42 + 56/27 is 401/189.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 27 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
   2/42 = 2 × 9/42 × 9 = 18/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
   56/27 = 56 × 14/27 × 14 = 784/378
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/378 + 784/378 = 18 + 784/378 = 802/378
5. 802/378 simplified gives 401/189
6. So, 2/42 + 56/27 = 401/189
   In mixed form: 223/189

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