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Add 48/27 and 7/56

1^st number: 1 21/27, 2^nd number: 7/56

48/27 + 7/56 is 137/72.

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,
   48/27 = 48 × 56/27 × 56 = 2688/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   7/56 = 7 × 27/56 × 27 = 189/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2688/1512 + 189/1512 = 2688 + 189/1512 = 2877/1512
5. 2877/1512 simplified gives 137/72
6. So, 48/27 + 7/56 = 137/72
   In mixed form: 165/72

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