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Add 56/27 and 90/30

1^st number: 2 2/27, 2^nd number: 3 0/30

56/27 + 90/30 is 137/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 30 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
   56/27 = 56 × 10/27 × 10 = 560/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   90/30 = 90 × 9/30 × 9 = 810/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/270 + 810/270 = 560 + 810/270 = 1370/270
5. 1370/270 simplified gives 137/27
6. So, 56/27 + 90/30 = 137/27
   In mixed form: 52/27

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