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Add 56/24 and 30/81

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 30/81

56/24 + 30/81 is 73/27.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 81 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
   56/24 = 56 × 27/24 × 27 = 1512/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   30/81 = 30 × 8/81 × 8 = 240/648
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/648 + 240/648 = 1512 + 240/648 = 1752/648
5. 1752/648 simplified gives 73/27
6. So, 56/24 + 30/81 = 73/27
   In mixed form: 219/27

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