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Add 81/45 and 27/24

1^st number: 1 36/45, 2^nd number: 1 3/24

81/45 + 27/24 is 117/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   81/45 = 81 × 8/45 × 8 = 648/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   27/24 = 27 × 15/24 × 15 = 405/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/360 + 405/360 = 648 + 405/360 = 1053/360
5. 1053/360 simplified gives 117/40
6. So, 81/45 + 27/24 = 117/40
   In mixed form: 237/40

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