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Add 25/2 and 56/81

1^st number: 12 1/2, 2^nd number: 56/81

25/2 + 56/81 is 2137/162.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
   25/2 = 25 × 81/2 × 81 = 2025/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   56/81 = 56 × 2/81 × 2 = 112/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2025/162 + 112/162 = 2025 + 112/162 = 2137/162
5. So, 25/2 + 56/81 = 2137/162
   In mixed form: 1331/162

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