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Add 6/36 and 15/81

6/36 + 15/81 is 19/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 81 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
   6/36 = 6 × 9/36 × 9 = 54/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   15/81 = 15 × 4/81 × 4 = 60/324
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/324 + 60/324 = 54 + 60/324 = 114/324
5. 114/324 simplified gives 19/54
6. So, 6/36 + 15/81 = 19/54

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