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Add 63/84 and 56/27

1^st number: 63/84, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

63/84 + 56/27 is 305/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 27 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   63/84 = 63 × 9/84 × 9 = 567/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   56/27 = 56 × 28/27 × 28 = 1568/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   567/756 + 1568/756 = 567 + 1568/756 = 2135/756
5. 2135/756 simplified gives 305/108
6. So, 63/84 + 56/27 = 305/108
   In mixed form: 289/108

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