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Add 28/16 and 56/27

1^st number: 1 12/16, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

28/16 + 56/27 is 413/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 27 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   28/16 = 28 × 27/16 × 27 = 756/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   56/27 = 56 × 16/27 × 16 = 896/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/432 + 896/432 = 756 + 896/432 = 1652/432
5. 1652/432 simplified gives 413/108
6. So, 28/16 + 56/27 = 413/108
   In mixed form: 389/108

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