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Add 2/12 and 6/81

2/12 + 6/81 is 13/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 81 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
   2/12 = 2 × 27/12 × 27 = 54/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   6/81 = 6 × 4/81 × 4 = 24/324
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/324 + 24/324 = 54 + 24/324 = 78/324
5. 78/324 simplified gives 13/54
6. So, 2/12 + 6/81 = 13/54

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