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Add 56/7 and 56/27

1^st number: 8 0/7, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

56/7 + 56/27 is 272/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 27 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
   56/7 = 56 × 27/7 × 27 = 1512/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   56/27 = 56 × 7/27 × 7 = 392/189
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/189 + 392/189 = 1512 + 392/189 = 1904/189
5. 1904/189 simplified gives 272/27
6. So, 56/7 + 56/27 = 272/27
   In mixed form: 102/27

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