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Add 56/27 and 45/48

1^st number: 2 2/27, 2^nd number: 45/48

56/27 + 45/48 is 1301/432.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 48 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   56/27 = 56 × 16/27 × 16 = 896/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   45/48 = 45 × 9/48 × 9 = 405/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   896/432 + 405/432 = 896 + 405/432 = 1301/432
5. So, 56/27 + 45/48 = 1301/432
   In mixed form: 35/432

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