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Add 56/63 and 63/27

1^st number: 56/63, 2^nd number: 2 9/27

56/63 + 63/27 is 29/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 27 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
   56/63 = 56 × 3/63 × 3 = 168/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   63/27 = 63 × 7/27 × 7 = 441/189
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/189 + 441/189 = 168 + 441/189 = 609/189
5. 609/189 simplified gives 29/9
6. So, 56/63 + 63/27 = 29/9
   In mixed form: 32/9

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