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Add 54/24 and 5/81

1^st number: 2 6/24, 2^nd number: 5/81

54/24 + 5/81 is 749/324.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 81 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
   54/24 = 54 × 27/24 × 27 = 1458/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   5/81 = 5 × 8/81 × 8 = 40/648
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1458/648 + 40/648 = 1458 + 40/648 = 1498/648
5. 1498/648 simplified gives 749/324
6. So, 54/24 + 5/81 = 749/324
   In mixed form: 2101/324

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