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Add 56/7 and 28/81

1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 28/81

56/7 + 28/81 is 676/81.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 81 is 567

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
    56/7 = 56 × 81/7 × 81 = 4536/567
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
    28/81 = 28 × 7/81 × 7 = 196/567
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4536/567 + 196/567 = 4536 + 196/567 = 4732/567
  5. 4732/567 simplified gives 676/81
  6. So, 56/7 + 28/81 = 676/81
    In mixed form: 828/81

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