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Add 56/27 and 25/20

1^st number: 2 2/27, 2^nd number: 1 5/20

56/27 + 25/20 is 359/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 20 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   56/27 = 56 × 20/27 × 20 = 1120/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   25/20 = 25 × 27/20 × 27 = 675/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/540 + 675/540 = 1120 + 675/540 = 1795/540
5. 1795/540 simplified gives 359/108
6. So, 56/27 + 25/20 = 359/108
   In mixed form: 335/108

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