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Add 27/56 and 60/81

27/56 + 60/81 is 1849/1512.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 81 is 4536
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
   27/56 = 27 × 81/56 × 81 = 2187/4536
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
   60/81 = 60 × 56/81 × 56 = 3360/4536
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2187/4536 + 3360/4536 = 2187 + 3360/4536 = 5547/4536
5. 5547/4536 simplified gives 1849/1512
6. So, 27/56 + 60/81 = 1849/1512
   In mixed form: 1337/1512

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