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Add 6/81 and 2/84

6/81 + 2/84 is 37/378.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 84 is 2268

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
    6/81 = 6 × 28/81 × 28 = 168/2268
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
    2/84 = 2 × 27/84 × 27 = 54/2268
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/2268 + 54/2268 = 168 + 54/2268 = 222/2268
  5. 222/2268 simplified gives 37/378
  6. So, 6/81 + 2/84 = 37/378

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