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Add 8/49 and 15/81

8/49 + 15/81 is 461/1323.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 81 is 3969
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
   8/49 = 8 × 81/49 × 81 = 648/3969
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
   15/81 = 15 × 49/81 × 49 = 735/3969
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/3969 + 735/3969 = 648 + 735/3969 = 1383/3969
5. 1383/3969 simplified gives 461/1323
6. So, 8/49 + 15/81 = 461/1323

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