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Add 24/48 and 5/81

24/48 + 5/81 is 91/162.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 81 is 1296
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
   24/48 = 24 × 27/48 × 27 = 648/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   5/81 = 5 × 16/81 × 16 = 80/1296
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/1296 + 80/1296 = 648 + 80/1296 = 728/1296
5. 728/1296 simplified gives 91/162
6. So, 24/48 + 5/81 = 91/162

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