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Add 56/8 and 5/81

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 5/81

56/8 + 5/81 is 572/81.

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,
   5/81 = 5 × 8/81 × 8 = 40/648
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4536/648 + 40/648 = 4536 + 40/648 = 4576/648
5. 4576/648 simplified gives 572/81
6. So, 56/8 + 5/81 = 572/81
   In mixed form: 75/81

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