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Uhhh they have absolutely nothing in common. I fear you're lost because anarcho-communism is considered pretty normal in leftist communities.
Anarchism refers to rules without a specific ruler or hierarchies. Not to mention, communism largely refers to communally/publicly owned goods and services—healthcare, housing, etc.
Yea, that part doesn't make sense to me. Anarchism seems counter to the authoritarian nature of communism.
That might be because you're perhaps thinking of anarchists as being absolute anarchists and communism being only the Marxist/Leninist version. Anarcho-communism can also include Democratic Confederalism, which hinges upon the idea of a bunch of tiny governing bodies working together as organic, voluntary coalitions (think native American tribes working together but remaining individually distinct).
The "anarcho" part comes from a fundamental rejection of gigantic governing bodies, and the "communism" part recognizes community as the fundamental and vital block in the overall structure.