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Add 27/56 and 56/20

1^st number: 27/56, 2^nd number: 2 16/20

27/56 + 56/20 is 919/280.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 20 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   27/56 = 27 × 5/56 × 5 = 135/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   56/20 = 56 × 14/20 × 14 = 784/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/280 + 784/280 = 135 + 784/280 = 919/280
5. So, 27/56 + 56/20 = 919/280
   In mixed form: 379/280

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