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Add 24/45 and 81/49

1^st number: 24/45, 2^nd number: 1 32/49

24/45 + 81/49 is 1607/735.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
   24/45 = 24 × 49/45 × 49 = 1176/2205
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
   81/49 = 81 × 45/49 × 45 = 3645/2205
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1176/2205 + 3645/2205 = 1176 + 3645/2205 = 4821/2205
5. 4821/2205 simplified gives 1607/735
6. So, 24/45 + 81/49 = 1607/735
   In mixed form: 2137/735

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