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Add 56/27 and 7/56

1^st number: 2 2/27, 2^nd number: 7/56

56/27 + 7/56 is 475/216.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 56 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   56/27 = 56 × 56/27 × 56 = 3136/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   7/56 = 7 × 27/56 × 27 = 189/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3136/1512 + 189/1512 = 3136 + 189/1512 = 3325/1512
5. 3325/1512 simplified gives 475/216
6. So, 56/27 + 7/56 = 475/216
   In mixed form: 243/216

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