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Add 5/81 and 2/30

5/81 + 2/30 is 52/405.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 30 is 810

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
    5/81 = 5 × 10/81 × 10 = 50/810
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 27 = 810,
    2/30 = 2 × 27/30 × 27 = 54/810
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/810 + 54/810 = 50 + 54/810 = 104/810
  5. 104/810 simplified gives 52/405
  6. So, 5/81 + 2/30 = 52/405

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