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Add 54/27 and 81/6

1^st number: 2 0/27, 2^nd number: 13 3/6

54/27 + 81/6 is 31/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 6 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   54/27 = 54 × 2/27 × 2 = 108/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   81/6 = 81 × 9/6 × 9 = 729/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/54 + 729/54 = 108 + 729/54 = 837/54
5. 837/54 simplified gives 31/2
6. So, 54/27 + 81/6 = 31/2
   In mixed form: 151/2

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