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Add 8/54 and 36/81

8/54 + 36/81 is 16/27.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
   8/54 = 8 × 3/54 × 3 = 24/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   36/81 = 36 × 2/81 × 2 = 72/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/162 + 72/162 = 24 + 72/162 = 96/162
5. 96/162 simplified gives 16/27
6. So, 8/54 + 36/81 = 16/27

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