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Add 81/36 and 8/45

1^st number: 2 9/36, 2^nd number: 8/45

81/36 + 8/45 is 437/180.

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,
   8/45 = 8 × 4/45 × 4 = 32/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/180 + 32/180 = 405 + 32/180 = 437/180
5. So, 81/36 + 8/45 = 437/180
   In mixed form: 277/180

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