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Add 21/56 and 45/27

1^st number: 21/56, 2^nd number: 1 18/27

21/56 + 45/27 is 49/24.

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,
   21/56 = 21 × 27/56 × 27 = 567/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   45/27 = 45 × 56/27 × 56 = 2520/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   567/1512 + 2520/1512 = 567 + 2520/1512 = 3087/1512
5. 3087/1512 simplified gives 49/24
6. So, 21/56 + 45/27 = 49/24
   In mixed form: 21/24

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