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Add 81/56 and 27/35

1^st number: 1 25/56, 2^nd number: 27/35

81/56 + 27/35 is 621/280.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   81/56 = 81 × 5/56 × 5 = 405/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   27/35 = 27 × 8/35 × 8 = 216/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/280 + 216/280 = 405 + 216/280 = 621/280
5. So, 81/56 + 27/35 = 621/280
   In mixed form: 261/280

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