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Add 28/56 and 27/20

1^st number: 28/56, 2^nd number: 1 7/20

28/56 + 27/20 is 37/20.

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,
   28/56 = 28 × 5/56 × 5 = 140/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   27/20 = 27 × 14/20 × 14 = 378/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/280 + 378/280 = 140 + 378/280 = 518/280
5. 518/280 simplified gives 37/20
6. So, 28/56 + 27/20 = 37/20
   In mixed form: 117/20

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