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Add 27/16 and 56/40

1^st number: 1 11/16, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

27/16 + 56/40 is 247/80.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 40 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   27/16 = 27 × 5/16 × 5 = 135/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   56/40 = 56 × 2/40 × 2 = 112/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/80 + 112/80 = 135 + 112/80 = 247/80
5. So, 27/16 + 56/40 = 247/80
   In mixed form: 37/80

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