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Add 60/56 and 81/30

1^st number: 1 4/56, 2^nd number: 2 21/30

60/56 + 81/30 is 132/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   60/56 = 60 × 15/56 × 15 = 900/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   81/30 = 81 × 28/30 × 28 = 2268/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/840 + 2268/840 = 900 + 2268/840 = 3168/840
5. 3168/840 simplified gives 132/35
6. So, 60/56 + 81/30 = 132/35
   In mixed form: 327/35

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