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Add 70/27 and 15/56

1^st number: 2 16/27, 2^nd number: 15/56

70/27 + 15/56 is 4325/1512.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 56 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   70/27 = 70 × 56/27 × 56 = 3920/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   15/56 = 15 × 27/56 × 27 = 405/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3920/1512 + 405/1512 = 3920 + 405/1512 = 4325/1512
5. So, 70/27 + 15/56 = 4325/1512
   In mixed form: 21301/1512

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