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Add 56/8 and 4/81

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 4/81

56/8 + 4/81 is 571/81.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
   56/8 = 56 × 81/8 × 81 = 4536/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   4/81 = 4 × 8/81 × 8 = 32/648
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4536/648 + 32/648 = 4536 + 32/648 = 4568/648
5. 4568/648 simplified gives 571/81
6. So, 56/8 + 4/81 = 571/81
   In mixed form: 74/81

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