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Add 14/54 and 48/81

14/54 + 48/81 is 23/27.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
   14/54 = 14 × 3/54 × 3 = 42/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   48/81 = 48 × 2/81 × 2 = 96/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/162 + 96/162 = 42 + 96/162 = 138/162
5. 138/162 simplified gives 23/27
6. So, 14/54 + 48/81 = 23/27

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