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Add 27/54 and 6/81

27/54 + 6/81 is 31/54.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
   27/54 = 27 × 3/54 × 3 = 81/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   6/81 = 6 × 2/81 × 2 = 12/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   81/162 + 12/162 = 81 + 12/162 = 93/162
5. 93/162 simplified gives 31/54
6. So, 27/54 + 6/81 = 31/54

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