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Add 21/56 and 60/27

1^st number: 21/56, 2^nd number: 2 6/27

21/56 + 60/27 is 187/72.

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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,
   60/27 = 60 × 56/27 × 56 = 3360/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   567/1512 + 3360/1512 = 567 + 3360/1512 = 3927/1512
5. 3927/1512 simplified gives 187/72
6. So, 21/56 + 60/27 = 187/72
   In mixed form: 243/72

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