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Add 60/81 and 45/56

60/81 + 45/56 is 2335/1512.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 56 is 4536
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
   60/81 = 60 × 56/81 × 56 = 3360/4536
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
   45/56 = 45 × 81/56 × 81 = 3645/4536
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3360/4536 + 3645/4536 = 3360 + 3645/4536 = 7005/4536
5. 7005/4536 simplified gives 2335/1512
6. So, 60/81 + 45/56 = 2335/1512
   In mixed form: 1823/1512

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