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Add 20/45 and 84/81

1^st number: 20/45, 2^nd number: 1 3/81

20/45 + 84/81 is 40/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 81 is 405
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
   20/45 = 20 × 9/45 × 9 = 180/405
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
   84/81 = 84 × 5/81 × 5 = 420/405
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/405 + 420/405 = 180 + 420/405 = 600/405
5. 600/405 simplified gives 40/27
6. So, 20/45 + 84/81 = 40/27
   In mixed form: 113/27

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