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Add 81/20 and 10/56

1^st number: 4 1/20, 2^nd number: 10/56

81/20 + 10/56 is 148/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   81/20 = 81 × 14/20 × 14 = 1134/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1134/280 + 50/280 = 1134 + 50/280 = 1184/280
5. 1184/280 simplified gives 148/35
6. So, 81/20 + 10/56 = 148/35
   In mixed form: 48/35

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