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Add 2/6 and 8/81

2/6 + 8/81 is 35/81.

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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,
   8/81 = 8 × 2/81 × 2 = 16/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/162 + 16/162 = 54 + 16/162 = 70/162
5. 70/162 simplified gives 35/81
6. So, 2/6 + 8/81 = 35/81

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