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Add 5/25 and 56/27

1^st number: 5/25, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

5/25 + 56/27 is 307/135.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
   5/25 = 5 × 27/25 × 27 = 135/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   56/27 = 56 × 25/27 × 25 = 1400/675
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/675 + 1400/675 = 135 + 1400/675 = 1535/675
5. 1535/675 simplified gives 307/135
6. So, 5/25 + 56/27 = 307/135
   In mixed form: 237/135

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