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Add 56/84 and 8/81

56/84 + 8/81 is 62/81.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 81 is 2268
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
   56/84 = 56 × 27/84 × 27 = 1512/2268
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
   8/81 = 8 × 28/81 × 28 = 224/2268
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/2268 + 224/2268 = 1512 + 224/2268 = 1736/2268
5. 1736/2268 simplified gives 62/81
6. So, 56/84 + 8/81 = 62/81

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