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Add 12/81 and 49/72

12/81 + 49/72 is 179/216.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 72 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   12/81 = 12 × 8/81 × 8 = 96/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 9 = 648,
   49/72 = 49 × 9/72 × 9 = 441/648
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/648 + 441/648 = 96 + 441/648 = 537/648
5. 537/648 simplified gives 179/216
6. So, 12/81 + 49/72 = 179/216

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