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Add 64/84 and 56/27

1^st number: 64/84, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

64/84 + 56/27 is 536/189.

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,
   64/84 = 64 × 9/84 × 9 = 576/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   56/27 = 56 × 28/27 × 28 = 1568/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/756 + 1568/756 = 576 + 1568/756 = 2144/756
5. 2144/756 simplified gives 536/189
6. So, 64/84 + 56/27 = 536/189
   In mixed form: 2158/189

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