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Add 49/28 and 8/27

1^st number: 1 21/28, 2^nd number: 8/27

49/28 + 8/27 is 221/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 27 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
   49/28 = 49 × 27/28 × 27 = 1323/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   8/27 = 8 × 28/27 × 28 = 224/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1323/756 + 224/756 = 1323 + 224/756 = 1547/756
5. 1547/756 simplified gives 221/108
6. So, 49/28 + 8/27 = 221/108
   In mixed form: 25/108

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