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Add 45/72 and 81/24

1^st number: 45/72, 2^nd number: 3 9/24

45/72 + 81/24 is 4/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   45/72 = 45 × 1/72 × 1 = 45/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   81/24 = 81 × 3/24 × 3 = 243/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/72 + 243/72 = 45 + 243/72 = 288/72
5. 288/72 simplified gives 4/1
6. So, 45/72 + 81/24 = 4/1

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