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Add 49/45 and 12/81

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 12/81

49/45 + 12/81 is 167/135.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 81 is 405
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
   49/45 = 49 × 9/45 × 9 = 441/405
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
   12/81 = 12 × 5/81 × 5 = 60/405
4. Add the two like fractions:
   441/405 + 60/405 = 441 + 60/405 = 501/405
5. 501/405 simplified gives 167/135
6. So, 49/45 + 12/81 = 167/135
   In mixed form: 132/135

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