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Add 81/5 and 1/56

1^st number: 16 1/5, 2^nd number: 1/56

81/5 + 1/56 is 4541/280.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   81/5 = 81 × 56/5 × 56 = 4536/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   1/56 = 1 × 5/56 × 5 = 5/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4536/280 + 5/280 = 4536 + 5/280 = 4541/280
5. So, 81/5 + 1/56 = 4541/280
   In mixed form: 1661/280

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