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Add 49/56 and 84/27

1^st number: 49/56, 2^nd number: 3 3/27

49/56 + 84/27 is 287/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   49/56 = 49 × 27/56 × 27 = 1323/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   84/27 = 84 × 56/27 × 56 = 4704/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1323/1512 + 4704/1512 = 1323 + 4704/1512 = 6027/1512
5. 6027/1512 simplified gives 287/72
6. So, 49/56 + 84/27 = 287/72
   In mixed form: 371/72

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