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Add 81/42 and 12/45

1^st number: 1 39/42, 2^nd number: 12/45

81/42 + 12/45 is 461/210.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 45 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   81/42 = 81 × 15/42 × 15 = 1215/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   12/45 = 12 × 14/45 × 14 = 168/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1215/630 + 168/630 = 1215 + 168/630 = 1383/630
5. 1383/630 simplified gives 461/210
6. So, 81/42 + 12/45 = 461/210
   In mixed form: 241/210

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