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Add 28/56 and 81/5

1^st number: 28/56, 2^nd number: 16 1/5

28/56 + 81/5 is 167/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   28/56 = 28 × 5/56 × 5 = 140/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   81/5 = 81 × 56/5 × 56 = 4536/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/280 + 4536/280 = 140 + 4536/280 = 4676/280
5. 4676/280 simplified gives 167/10
6. So, 28/56 + 81/5 = 167/10
   In mixed form: 167/10

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