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Add 56/27 and 20/98

1^st number: 2 2/27, 2^nd number: 20/98

56/27 + 20/98 is 3014/1323.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 98 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
   56/27 = 56 × 98/27 × 98 = 5488/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
   20/98 = 20 × 27/98 × 27 = 540/2646
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5488/2646 + 540/2646 = 5488 + 540/2646 = 6028/2646
5. 6028/2646 simplified gives 3014/1323
6. So, 56/27 + 20/98 = 3014/1323
   In mixed form: 2368/1323

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