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Add 32/45 and 81/20

1^st number: 32/45, 2^nd number: 4 1/20

32/45 + 81/20 is 857/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   32/45 = 32 × 4/45 × 4 = 128/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   81/20 = 81 × 9/20 × 9 = 729/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   128/180 + 729/180 = 128 + 729/180 = 857/180
5. So, 32/45 + 81/20 = 857/180
   In mixed form: 4137/180

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