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Add 56/81 and 15/48

56/81 + 15/48 is 1301/1296.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 48 is 1296
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   56/81 = 56 × 16/81 × 16 = 896/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
   15/48 = 15 × 27/48 × 27 = 405/1296
4. Add the two like fractions:
   896/1296 + 405/1296 = 896 + 405/1296 = 1301/1296
5. So, 56/81 + 15/48 = 1301/1296
   In mixed form: 15/1296

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