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Add 45/42 and 90/81

1^st number: 1 3/42, 2^nd number: 1 9/81

45/42 + 90/81 is 275/126.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 81 is 1134
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 27 = 1134,
   45/42 = 45 × 27/42 × 27 = 1215/1134
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
   90/81 = 90 × 14/81 × 14 = 1260/1134
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1215/1134 + 1260/1134 = 1215 + 1260/1134 = 2475/1134
5. 2475/1134 simplified gives 275/126
6. So, 45/42 + 90/81 = 275/126
   In mixed form: 223/126

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