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Add 56/45 and 9/27

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 9/27

56/45 + 9/27 is 71/45.

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,
   9/27 = 9 × 5/27 × 5 = 45/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/135 + 45/135 = 168 + 45/135 = 213/135
5. 213/135 simplified gives 71/45
6. So, 56/45 + 9/27 = 71/45
   In mixed form: 126/45

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