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Add 5/45 and 84/81

1^st number: 5/45, 2^nd number: 1 3/81

5/45 + 84/81 is 31/27.

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,
   5/45 = 5 × 9/45 × 9 = 45/405
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
   84/81 = 84 × 5/81 × 5 = 420/405
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/405 + 420/405 = 45 + 420/405 = 465/405
5. 465/405 simplified gives 31/27
6. So, 5/45 + 84/81 = 31/27
   In mixed form: 14/27

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