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Add 84/5 and 56/27

1^st number: 16 4/5, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

84/5 + 56/27 is 2548/135.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
   84/5 = 84 × 27/5 × 27 = 2268/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   56/27 = 56 × 5/27 × 5 = 280/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2268/135 + 280/135 = 2268 + 280/135 = 2548/135
5. So, 84/5 + 56/27 = 2548/135
   In mixed form: 18118/135

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