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Add 56/63 and 7/27

56/63 + 7/27 is 31/27.

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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,
   7/27 = 7 × 7/27 × 7 = 49/189
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/189 + 49/189 = 168 + 49/189 = 217/189
5. 217/189 simplified gives 31/27
6. So, 56/63 + 7/27 = 31/27
   In mixed form: 14/27

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