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Add 24/56 and 40/27

1^st number: 24/56, 2^nd number: 1 13/27

24/56 + 40/27 is 361/189.

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,
   40/27 = 40 × 56/27 × 56 = 2240/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/1512 + 2240/1512 = 648 + 2240/1512 = 2888/1512
5. 2888/1512 simplified gives 361/189
6. So, 24/56 + 40/27 = 361/189
   In mixed form: 1172/189

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