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Add 56/81 and 60/5

1^st number: 56/81, 2^nd number: 12 0/5

56/81 + 60/5 is 1028/81.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 5 is 405
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
   56/81 = 56 × 5/81 × 5 = 280/405
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
   60/5 = 60 × 81/5 × 81 = 4860/405
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/405 + 4860/405 = 280 + 4860/405 = 5140/405
5. 5140/405 simplified gives 1028/81
6. So, 56/81 + 60/5 = 1028/81
   In mixed form: 1256/81

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