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Add 56/45 and 15/27

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 15/27

56/45 + 15/27 is 9/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
   56/45 = 56 × 3/45 × 3 = 168/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   15/27 = 15 × 5/27 × 5 = 75/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/135 + 75/135 = 168 + 75/135 = 243/135
5. 243/135 simplified gives 9/5
6. So, 56/45 + 15/27 = 9/5
   In mixed form: 14/5

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