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Add 45/2 and 45/81

1^st number: 22 1/2, 2^nd number: 45/81

45/2 + 45/81 is 415/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
   45/2 = 45 × 81/2 × 81 = 3645/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   45/81 = 45 × 2/81 × 2 = 90/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3645/162 + 90/162 = 3645 + 90/162 = 3735/162
5. 3735/162 simplified gives 415/18
6. So, 45/2 + 45/81 = 415/18
   In mixed form: 231/18

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