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Add 49/84 and 56/27

1^st number: 49/84, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

49/84 + 56/27 is 287/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 27 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   49/84 = 49 × 9/84 × 9 = 441/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   56/27 = 56 × 28/27 × 28 = 1568/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   441/756 + 1568/756 = 441 + 1568/756 = 2009/756
5. 2009/756 simplified gives 287/108
6. So, 49/84 + 56/27 = 287/108
   In mixed form: 271/108

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