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Add 56/81 and 6/12

56/81 + 6/12 is 193/162.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 12 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   56/81 = 56 × 4/81 × 4 = 224/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
   6/12 = 6 × 27/12 × 27 = 162/324
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/324 + 162/324 = 224 + 162/324 = 386/324
5. 386/324 simplified gives 193/162
6. So, 56/81 + 6/12 = 193/162
   In mixed form: 131/162

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