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Add 42/81 and 9/6

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

42/81 + 9/6 is 109/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 6 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   42/81 = 42 × 2/81 × 2 = 84/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
   9/6 = 9 × 27/6 × 27 = 243/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/162 + 243/162 = 84 + 243/162 = 327/162
5. 327/162 simplified gives 109/54
6. So, 42/81 + 9/6 = 109/54
   In mixed form: 21/54

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