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Add 49/27 and 56/63

1^st number: 1 22/27, 2^nd number: 56/63

49/27 + 56/63 is 73/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 63 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   49/27 = 49 × 7/27 × 7 = 343/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
   56/63 = 56 × 3/63 × 3 = 168/189
4. Add the two like fractions:
   343/189 + 168/189 = 343 + 168/189 = 511/189
5. 511/189 simplified gives 73/27
6. So, 49/27 + 56/63 = 73/27
   In mixed form: 219/27

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