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Add 56/28 and 56/27

1^st number: 2 0/28, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

56/28 + 56/27 is 110/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 27 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
   56/28 = 56 × 27/28 × 27 = 1512/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   56/27 = 56 × 28/27 × 28 = 1568/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/756 + 1568/756 = 1512 + 1568/756 = 3080/756
5. 3080/756 simplified gives 110/27
6. So, 56/28 + 56/27 = 110/27
   In mixed form: 42/27

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