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Add 30/81 and 48/45

1^st number: 30/81, 2^nd number: 1 3/45

30/81 + 48/45 is 194/135.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 45 is 405
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
   30/81 = 30 × 5/81 × 5 = 150/405
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
   48/45 = 48 × 9/45 × 9 = 432/405
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/405 + 432/405 = 150 + 432/405 = 582/405
5. 582/405 simplified gives 194/135
6. So, 30/81 + 48/45 = 194/135
   In mixed form: 159/135

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