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Add 81/36 and 6/45

1^st number: 2 9/36, 2^nd number: 6/45

81/36 + 6/45 is 143/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   81/36 = 81 × 5/36 × 5 = 405/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   6/45 = 6 × 4/45 × 4 = 24/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/180 + 24/180 = 405 + 24/180 = 429/180
5. 429/180 simplified gives 143/60
6. So, 81/36 + 6/45 = 143/60
   In mixed form: 223/60

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