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Add 56/27 and 84/12

1^st number: 2 2/27, 2^nd number: 7 0/12

56/27 + 84/12 is 245/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 12 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 12 × 9 = 108,
   84/12 = 84 × 9/12 × 9 = 756/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/108 + 756/108 = 224 + 756/108 = 980/108
5. 980/108 simplified gives 245/27
6. So, 56/27 + 84/12 = 245/27
   In mixed form: 92/27

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