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Add 3/81 and 1/7

3/81 + 1/7 is 34/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 7 is 567

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
    3/81 = 3 × 7/81 × 7 = 21/567
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
    1/7 = 1 × 81/7 × 81 = 81/567
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/567 + 81/567 = 21 + 81/567 = 102/567
  5. 102/567 simplified gives 34/189
  6. So, 3/81 + 1/7 = 34/189

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