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Add 6/18 and 49/81

6/18 + 49/81 is 76/81.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
   6/18 = 6 × 9/18 × 9 = 54/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   49/81 = 49 × 2/81 × 2 = 98/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/162 + 98/162 = 54 + 98/162 = 152/162
5. 152/162 simplified gives 76/81
6. So, 6/18 + 49/81 = 76/81

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