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Add 75/27 and 8/56

1^st number: 2 21/27, 2^nd number: 8/56

75/27 + 8/56 is 184/63.

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,
   75/27 = 75 × 56/27 × 56 = 4200/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   8/56 = 8 × 27/56 × 27 = 216/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4200/1512 + 216/1512 = 4200 + 216/1512 = 4416/1512
5. 4416/1512 simplified gives 184/63
6. So, 75/27 + 8/56 = 184/63
   In mixed form: 258/63

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