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Add 54/81 and 6/27

54/81 + 6/27 is 8/9.

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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,
   54/81 = 54 × 1/81 × 1 = 54/81
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 3 = 81,
   6/27 = 6 × 3/27 × 3 = 18/81
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/81 + 18/81 = 54 + 18/81 = 72/81
5. 72/81 simplified gives 8/9
6. So, 54/81 + 6/27 = 8/9

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