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Add 27/24 and 45/56

1^st number: 1 3/24, 2^nd number: 45/56

27/24 + 45/56 is 27/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   27/24 = 27 × 7/24 × 7 = 189/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   45/56 = 45 × 3/56 × 3 = 135/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   189/168 + 135/168 = 189 + 135/168 = 324/168
5. 324/168 simplified gives 27/14
6. So, 27/24 + 45/56 = 27/14
   In mixed form: 113/14

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