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Add 8/56 and 42/27

1^st number: 8/56, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

8/56 + 42/27 is 107/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   8/56 = 8 × 27/56 × 27 = 216/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   42/27 = 42 × 56/27 × 56 = 2352/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/1512 + 2352/1512 = 216 + 2352/1512 = 2568/1512
5. 2568/1512 simplified gives 107/63
6. So, 8/56 + 42/27 = 107/63
   In mixed form: 144/63

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