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Add 24/27 and 6/81

24/27 + 6/81 is 26/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 81 is 81
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 3 = 81,
   24/27 = 24 × 3/27 × 3 = 72/81
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
   6/81 = 6 × 1/81 × 1 = 6/81
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/81 + 6/81 = 72 + 6/81 = 78/81
5. 78/81 simplified gives 26/27
6. So, 24/27 + 6/81 = 26/27

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