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Add 8/18 and 6/81

8/18 + 6/81 is 14/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
   8/18 = 8 × 9/18 × 9 = 72/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   6/81 = 6 × 2/81 × 2 = 12/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/162 + 12/162 = 72 + 12/162 = 84/162
5. 84/162 simplified gives 14/27
6. So, 8/18 + 6/81 = 14/27

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