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Add 84/56 and 63/27

1^st number: 1 28/56, 2^nd number: 2 9/27

84/56 + 63/27 is 23/6.

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,
   84/56 = 84 × 27/56 × 27 = 2268/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   63/27 = 63 × 56/27 × 56 = 3528/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2268/1512 + 3528/1512 = 2268 + 3528/1512 = 5796/1512
5. 5796/1512 simplified gives 23/6
6. So, 84/56 + 63/27 = 23/6
   In mixed form: 35/6

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