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Add 81/30 and 45/56

1^st number: 2 21/30, 2^nd number: 45/56

81/30 + 45/56 is 981/280.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   81/30 = 81 × 28/30 × 28 = 2268/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   45/56 = 45 × 15/56 × 15 = 675/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2268/840 + 675/840 = 2268 + 675/840 = 2943/840
5. 2943/840 simplified gives 981/280
6. So, 81/30 + 45/56 = 981/280
   In mixed form: 3141/280

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