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Add 56/48 and 6/81

1^st number: 1 8/48, 2^nd number: 6/81

56/48 + 6/81 is 67/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 81 is 1296
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
   56/48 = 56 × 27/48 × 27 = 1512/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   6/81 = 6 × 16/81 × 16 = 96/1296
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/1296 + 96/1296 = 1512 + 96/1296 = 1608/1296
5. 1608/1296 simplified gives 67/54
6. So, 56/48 + 6/81 = 67/54
   In mixed form: 113/54

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