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Add 27/4 and 42/81

1^st number: 6 3/4, 2^nd number: 42/81

27/4 + 42/81 is 785/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
   27/4 = 27 × 81/4 × 81 = 2187/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   42/81 = 42 × 4/81 × 4 = 168/324
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2187/324 + 168/324 = 2187 + 168/324 = 2355/324
5. 2355/324 simplified gives 785/108
6. So, 27/4 + 42/81 = 785/108
   In mixed form: 729/108

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