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Add 2/4 and 56/81

2/4 + 56/81 is 193/162.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
   2/4 = 2 × 81/4 × 81 = 162/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   56/81 = 56 × 4/81 × 4 = 224/324
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/324 + 224/324 = 162 + 224/324 = 386/324
5. 386/324 simplified gives 193/162
6. So, 2/4 + 56/81 = 193/162
   In mixed form: 131/162

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