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Add 49/45 and 18/81

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 18/81

49/45 + 18/81 is 59/45.

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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,
   18/81 = 18 × 5/81 × 5 = 90/405
4. Add the two like fractions:
   441/405 + 90/405 = 441 + 90/405 = 531/405
5. 531/405 simplified gives 59/45
6. So, 49/45 + 18/81 = 59/45
   In mixed form: 114/45

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