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Add 75/30 and 56/27

1^st number: 2 15/30, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

75/30 + 56/27 is 247/54.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 27 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   75/30 = 75 × 9/30 × 9 = 675/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
   56/27 = 56 × 10/27 × 10 = 560/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/270 + 560/270 = 675 + 560/270 = 1235/270
5. 1235/270 simplified gives 247/54
6. So, 75/30 + 56/27 = 247/54
   In mixed form: 431/54

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