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Add 2/81 and 40/6

1^st number: 2/81, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

2/81 + 40/6 is 542/81.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 6 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   2/81 = 2 × 2/81 × 2 = 4/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
   40/6 = 40 × 27/6 × 27 = 1080/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4/162 + 1080/162 = 4 + 1080/162 = 1084/162
5. 1084/162 simplified gives 542/81
6. So, 2/81 + 40/6 = 542/81
   In mixed form: 656/81

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