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Add 48/45 and 81/20

1^st number: 1 3/45, 2^nd number: 4 1/20

48/45 + 81/20 is 307/60.

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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,
   48/45 = 48 × 4/45 × 4 = 192/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   81/20 = 81 × 9/20 × 9 = 729/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/180 + 729/180 = 192 + 729/180 = 921/180
5. 921/180 simplified gives 307/60
6. So, 48/45 + 81/20 = 307/60
   In mixed form: 57/60

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