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Add 81/56 and 35/60

1^st number: 1 25/56, 2^nd number: 35/60

81/56 + 35/60 is 341/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   81/56 = 81 × 15/56 × 15 = 1215/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   35/60 = 35 × 14/60 × 14 = 490/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1215/840 + 490/840 = 1215 + 490/840 = 1705/840
5. 1705/840 simplified gives 341/168
6. So, 81/56 + 35/60 = 341/168
   In mixed form: 25/168

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