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Add 2/81 and 1/9

2/81 + 1/9 is 11/81.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 9 is 81

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
    2/81 = 2 × 1/81 × 1 = 2/81
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 9 = 81,
    1/9 = 1 × 9/9 × 9 = 9/81
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/81 + 9/81 = 2 + 9/81 = 11/81
  5. So, 2/81 + 1/9 = 11/81

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