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Add 24/56 and 36/27

1^st number: 24/56, 2^nd number: 1 9/27

24/56 + 36/27 is 37/21.

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,
   24/56 = 24 × 27/56 × 27 = 648/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   36/27 = 36 × 56/27 × 56 = 2016/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/1512 + 2016/1512 = 648 + 2016/1512 = 2664/1512
5. 2664/1512 simplified gives 37/21
6. So, 24/56 + 36/27 = 37/21
   In mixed form: 116/21

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