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Add 42/6 and 24/81

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 24/81

42/6 + 24/81 is 197/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
   42/6 = 42 × 27/6 × 27 = 1134/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   24/81 = 24 × 2/81 × 2 = 48/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1134/162 + 48/162 = 1134 + 48/162 = 1182/162
5. 1182/162 simplified gives 197/27
6. So, 42/6 + 24/81 = 197/27
   In mixed form: 78/27

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