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Add 49/45 and 36/27

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 1 9/27

49/45 + 36/27 is 109/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
   49/45 = 49 × 3/45 × 3 = 147/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   36/27 = 36 × 5/27 × 5 = 180/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   147/135 + 180/135 = 147 + 180/135 = 327/135
5. 327/135 simplified gives 109/45
6. So, 49/45 + 36/27 = 109/45
   In mixed form: 219/45

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