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Add 8/20 and 27/56

8/20 + 27/56 is 247/280.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   8/20 = 8 × 14/20 × 14 = 112/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   27/56 = 27 × 5/56 × 5 = 135/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/280 + 135/280 = 112 + 135/280 = 247/280
5. So, 8/20 + 27/56 = 247/280

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