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Add 27/72 and 56/10

1^st number: 27/72, 2^nd number: 5 6/10

27/72 + 56/10 is 239/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   56/10 = 56 × 36/10 × 36 = 2016/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/360 + 2016/360 = 135 + 2016/360 = 2151/360
5. 2151/360 simplified gives 239/40
6. So, 27/72 + 56/10 = 239/40
   In mixed form: 539/40

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