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Add 21/35 and 56/27

1^st number: 21/35, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

21/35 + 56/27 is 361/135.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
   21/35 = 21 × 27/35 × 27 = 567/945
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
   56/27 = 56 × 35/27 × 35 = 1960/945
4. Add the two like fractions:
   567/945 + 1960/945 = 567 + 1960/945 = 2527/945
5. 2527/945 simplified gives 361/135
6. So, 21/35 + 56/27 = 361/135
   In mixed form: 291/135

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