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Add 84/56 and 27/15

1^st number: 1 28/56, 2^nd number: 1 12/15

84/56 + 27/15 is 33/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 15 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   84/56 = 84 × 15/56 × 15 = 1260/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
   27/15 = 27 × 56/15 × 56 = 1512/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/840 + 1512/840 = 1260 + 1512/840 = 2772/840
5. 2772/840 simplified gives 33/10
6. So, 84/56 + 27/15 = 33/10
   In mixed form: 33/10

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