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Add 49/27 and 36/81

1^st number: 1 22/27, 2^nd number: 36/81

49/27 + 36/81 is 61/27.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 81 is 81
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 3 = 81,
   49/27 = 49 × 3/27 × 3 = 147/81
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
   36/81 = 36 × 1/81 × 1 = 36/81
4. Add the two like fractions:
   147/81 + 36/81 = 147 + 36/81 = 183/81
5. 183/81 simplified gives 61/27
6. So, 49/27 + 36/81 = 61/27
   In mixed form: 27/27

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