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Add 27/56 and 8/5

1^st number: 27/56, 2^nd number: 1 3/5

27/56 + 8/5 is 583/280.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 5 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 5 × 56 = 280,
   8/5 = 8 × 56/5 × 56 = 448/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/280 + 448/280 = 135 + 448/280 = 583/280
5. So, 27/56 + 8/5 = 583/280
   In mixed form: 223/280

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