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Add 24/81 and 21/6

1^st number: 24/81, 2^nd number: 3 3/6

24/81 + 21/6 is 205/54.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   24/81 = 24 × 2/81 × 2 = 48/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
   21/6 = 21 × 27/6 × 27 = 567/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/162 + 567/162 = 48 + 567/162 = 615/162
5. 615/162 simplified gives 205/54
6. So, 24/81 + 21/6 = 205/54
   In mixed form: 343/54

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