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Add 27/81 and 30/56

27/81 + 30/56 is 73/84.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   27/81 = 27 × 56/81 × 56 = 1512/4536
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
   30/56 = 30 × 81/56 × 81 = 2430/4536
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/4536 + 2430/4536 = 1512 + 2430/4536 = 3942/4536
5. 3942/4536 simplified gives 73/84
6. So, 27/81 + 30/56 = 73/84

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