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Add 56/49 and 28/27

1^st number: 1 7/49, 2^nd number: 1 1/27

56/49 + 28/27 is 412/189.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
   56/49 = 56 × 27/49 × 27 = 1512/1323
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
   28/27 = 28 × 49/27 × 49 = 1372/1323
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/1323 + 1372/1323 = 1512 + 1372/1323 = 2884/1323
5. 2884/1323 simplified gives 412/189
6. So, 56/49 + 28/27 = 412/189
   In mixed form: 234/189

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