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Add 2/54 and 30/81

2/54 + 30/81 is 11/27.

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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,
   2/54 = 2 × 3/54 × 3 = 6/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   30/81 = 30 × 2/81 × 2 = 60/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/162 + 60/162 = 6 + 60/162 = 66/162
5. 66/162 simplified gives 11/27
6. So, 2/54 + 30/81 = 11/27

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