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Add 5/81 and 8/27

5/81 + 8/27 is 29/81.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 27 is 81
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
   5/81 = 5 × 1/81 × 1 = 5/81
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 3 = 81,
   8/27 = 8 × 3/27 × 3 = 24/81
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5/81 + 24/81 = 5 + 24/81 = 29/81
5. So, 5/81 + 8/27 = 29/81

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