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Add 81/45 and 36/15

1^st number: 1 36/45, 2^nd number: 2 6/15

81/45 + 36/15 is 21/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 15 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   81/45 = 81 × 1/45 × 1 = 81/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   36/15 = 36 × 3/15 × 3 = 108/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   81/45 + 108/45 = 81 + 108/45 = 189/45
5. 189/45 simplified gives 21/5
6. So, 81/45 + 36/15 = 21/5
   In mixed form: 41/5

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