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Add 56/27 and 90/72

1^st number: 2 2/27, 2^nd number: 1 18/72

56/27 + 90/72 is 359/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 72 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   56/27 = 56 × 8/27 × 8 = 448/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
   90/72 = 90 × 3/72 × 3 = 270/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   448/216 + 270/216 = 448 + 270/216 = 718/216
5. 718/216 simplified gives 359/108
6. So, 56/27 + 90/72 = 359/108
   In mixed form: 335/108

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