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Add 2/3 and 1/81

2/3 + 1/81 is 55/81.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 81 is 81

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 27 = 81,
    2/3 = 2 × 27/3 × 27 = 54/81
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
    1/81 = 1 × 1/81 × 1 = 1/81
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/81 + 1/81 = 54 + 1/81 = 55/81
  5. So, 2/3 + 1/81 = 55/81

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