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Add 60/56 and 30/81

1^st number: 1 4/56, 2^nd number: 30/81

60/56 + 30/81 is 545/378.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 81 is 4536
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
   60/56 = 60 × 81/56 × 81 = 4860/4536
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
   30/81 = 30 × 56/81 × 56 = 1680/4536
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4860/4536 + 1680/4536 = 4860 + 1680/4536 = 6540/4536
5. 6540/4536 simplified gives 545/378
6. So, 60/56 + 30/81 = 545/378
   In mixed form: 1167/378

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