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Add 5/45 and 60/81

5/45 + 60/81 is 23/27.

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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,
   5/45 = 5 × 9/45 × 9 = 45/405
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
   60/81 = 60 × 5/81 × 5 = 300/405
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/405 + 300/405 = 45 + 300/405 = 345/405
5. 345/405 simplified gives 23/27
6. So, 5/45 + 60/81 = 23/27

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