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Add 45/27 and 84/56

1^st number: 1 18/27, 2^nd number: 1 28/56

45/27 + 84/56 is 19/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 56 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   45/27 = 45 × 56/27 × 56 = 2520/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   84/56 = 84 × 27/56 × 27 = 2268/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/1512 + 2268/1512 = 2520 + 2268/1512 = 4788/1512
5. 4788/1512 simplified gives 19/6
6. So, 45/27 + 84/56 = 19/6
   In mixed form: 31/6

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