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Add 56/36 and 2/27

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 2/27

56/36 + 2/27 is 44/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   56/36 = 56 × 3/36 × 3 = 168/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   2/27 = 2 × 4/27 × 4 = 8/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/108 + 8/108 = 168 + 8/108 = 176/108
5. 176/108 simplified gives 44/27
6. So, 56/36 + 2/27 = 44/27
   In mixed form: 117/27

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