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Add 15/81 and 3/6

15/81 + 3/6 is 37/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 6 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    15/81 = 15 × 2/81 × 2 = 30/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
    3/6 = 3 × 27/6 × 27 = 81/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/162 + 81/162 = 30 + 81/162 = 111/162
  5. 111/162 simplified gives 37/54
  6. So, 15/81 + 3/6 = 37/54

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