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Add 56/5 and 1/81

1st number: 11 1/5, 2nd number: 1/81

56/5 + 1/81 is 4541/405.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 81 is 405

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
    56/5 = 56 × 81/5 × 81 = 4536/405
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
    1/81 = 1 × 5/81 × 5 = 5/405
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4536/405 + 5/405 = 4536 + 5/405 = 4541/405
  5. So, 56/5 + 1/81 = 4541/405
    In mixed form: 1186/405

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