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Add 2/6 and 28/81

2/6 + 28/81 is 55/81.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
   2/6 = 2 × 27/6 × 27 = 54/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   28/81 = 28 × 2/81 × 2 = 56/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/162 + 56/162 = 54 + 56/162 = 110/162
5. 110/162 simplified gives 55/81
6. So, 2/6 + 28/81 = 55/81

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