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Add 56/27 and 90/84

1^st number: 2 2/27, 2^nd number: 1 6/84

56/27 + 90/84 is 1189/378.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 84 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   56/27 = 56 × 28/27 × 28 = 1568/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   90/84 = 90 × 9/84 × 9 = 810/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1568/756 + 810/756 = 1568 + 810/756 = 2378/756
5. 2378/756 simplified gives 1189/378
6. So, 56/27 + 90/84 = 1189/378
   In mixed form: 355/378

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