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Add 12/49 and 9/81

12/49 + 9/81 is 157/441.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 81 is 3969
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
   12/49 = 12 × 81/49 × 81 = 972/3969
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
   9/81 = 9 × 49/81 × 49 = 441/3969
4. Add the two like fractions:
   972/3969 + 441/3969 = 972 + 441/3969 = 1413/3969
5. 1413/3969 simplified gives 157/441
6. So, 12/49 + 9/81 = 157/441

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