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Add 81/3 and 81/54

1^st number: 27 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 27/54

81/3 + 81/54 is 57/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
   81/3 = 81 × 18/3 × 18 = 1458/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   81/54 = 81 × 1/54 × 1 = 81/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1458/54 + 81/54 = 1458 + 81/54 = 1539/54
5. 1539/54 simplified gives 57/2
6. So, 81/3 + 81/54 = 57/2
   In mixed form: 281/2

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