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Add 6/84 and 15/81

6/84 + 15/81 is 97/378.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 81 is 2268
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
   6/84 = 6 × 27/84 × 27 = 162/2268
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
   15/81 = 15 × 28/81 × 28 = 420/2268
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/2268 + 420/2268 = 162 + 420/2268 = 582/2268
5. 582/2268 simplified gives 97/378
6. So, 6/84 + 15/81 = 97/378

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