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Add 2/81 and 60/56

1^st number: 2/81, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

2/81 + 60/56 is 1243/1134.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 56 is 4536
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
   2/81 = 2 × 56/81 × 56 = 112/4536
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
   60/56 = 60 × 81/56 × 81 = 4860/4536
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/4536 + 4860/4536 = 112 + 4860/4536 = 4972/4536
5. 4972/4536 simplified gives 1243/1134
6. So, 2/81 + 60/56 = 1243/1134
   In mixed form: 1109/1134

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