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Add 36/2 and 75/81

1^st number: 18 0/2, 2^nd number: 75/81

36/2 + 75/81 is 511/27.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
   36/2 = 36 × 81/2 × 81 = 2916/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   75/81 = 75 × 2/81 × 2 = 150/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2916/162 + 150/162 = 2916 + 150/162 = 3066/162
5. 3066/162 simplified gives 511/27
6. So, 36/2 + 75/81 = 511/27
   In mixed form: 1825/27

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