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Add 40/6 and 56/81

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 56/81

40/6 + 56/81 is 596/81.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
   40/6 = 40 × 27/6 × 27 = 1080/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   56/81 = 56 × 2/81 × 2 = 112/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/162 + 112/162 = 1080 + 112/162 = 1192/162
5. 1192/162 simplified gives 596/81
6. So, 40/6 + 56/81 = 596/81
   In mixed form: 729/81

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