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Add 81/27 and 30/36

1^st number: 3 0/27, 2^nd number: 30/36

81/27 + 30/36 is 23/6.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   81/27 = 81 × 4/27 × 4 = 324/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   30/36 = 30 × 3/36 × 3 = 90/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/108 + 90/108 = 324 + 90/108 = 414/108
5. 414/108 simplified gives 23/6
6. So, 81/27 + 30/36 = 23/6
   In mixed form: 35/6

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