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Add 6/27 and 36/81

6/27 + 36/81 is 2/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 81 is 81
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 3 = 81,
   6/27 = 6 × 3/27 × 3 = 18/81
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
   36/81 = 36 × 1/81 × 1 = 36/81
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/81 + 36/81 = 18 + 36/81 = 54/81
5. 54/81 simplified gives 2/3
6. So, 6/27 + 36/81 = 2/3

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