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Add 8/81 and 3/42

8/81 + 3/42 is 193/1134.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 42 is 1134
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
   8/81 = 8 × 14/81 × 14 = 112/1134
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 27 = 1134,
   3/42 = 3 × 27/42 × 27 = 81/1134
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/1134 + 81/1134 = 112 + 81/1134 = 193/1134
5. So, 8/81 + 3/42 = 193/1134

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