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Add 56/27 and 5/4

1^st number: 2 2/27, 2^nd number: 1 1/4

56/27 + 5/4 is 359/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 4 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   56/27 = 56 × 4/27 × 4 = 224/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
   5/4 = 5 × 27/4 × 27 = 135/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/108 + 135/108 = 224 + 135/108 = 359/108
5. So, 56/27 + 5/4 = 359/108
   In mixed form: 335/108

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