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Add 81/18 and 36/48

1^st number: 4 9/18, 2^nd number: 36/48

81/18 + 36/48 is 21/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   81/18 = 81 × 8/18 × 8 = 648/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   36/48 = 36 × 3/48 × 3 = 108/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/144 + 108/144 = 648 + 108/144 = 756/144
5. 756/144 simplified gives 21/4
6. So, 81/18 + 36/48 = 21/4
   In mixed form: 51/4

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