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Add 2/6 and 75/81

2/6 + 75/81 is 34/27.

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,
    75/81 = 75 × 2/81 × 2 = 150/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/162 + 150/162 = 54 + 150/162 = 204/162
  5. 204/162 simplified gives 34/27
  6. So, 2/6 + 75/81 = 34/27
    In mixed form: 17/27

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