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Add 6/2 and 24/81

1^st number: 3 0/2, 2^nd number: 24/81

6/2 + 24/81 is 89/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
   6/2 = 6 × 81/2 × 81 = 486/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   24/81 = 24 × 2/81 × 2 = 48/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   486/162 + 48/162 = 486 + 48/162 = 534/162
5. 534/162 simplified gives 89/27
6. So, 6/2 + 24/81 = 89/27
   In mixed form: 38/27

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