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Add 2/54 and 90/81

1^st number: 2/54, 2^nd number: 1 9/81

2/54 + 90/81 is 31/27.

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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,
   90/81 = 90 × 2/81 × 2 = 180/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/162 + 180/162 = 6 + 180/162 = 186/162
5. 186/162 simplified gives 31/27
6. So, 2/54 + 90/81 = 31/27
   In mixed form: 14/27

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