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Add 2/8 and 49/81

2/8 + 49/81 is 277/324.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 81 is 648

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
    2/8 = 2 × 81/8 × 81 = 162/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    49/81 = 49 × 8/81 × 8 = 392/648
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/648 + 392/648 = 162 + 392/648 = 554/648
  5. 554/648 simplified gives 277/324
  6. So, 2/8 + 49/81 = 277/324

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