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Add 56/27 and 70/63

1^st number: 2 2/27, 2^nd number: 1 7/63

56/27 + 70/63 is 86/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 63 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   56/27 = 56 × 7/27 × 7 = 392/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
   70/63 = 70 × 3/63 × 3 = 210/189
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/189 + 210/189 = 392 + 210/189 = 602/189
5. 602/189 simplified gives 86/27
6. So, 56/27 + 70/63 = 86/27
   In mixed form: 35/27

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