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Add 81/45 and 60/27

1^st number: 1 36/45, 2^nd number: 2 6/27

81/45 + 60/27 is 181/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
   81/45 = 81 × 3/45 × 3 = 243/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   60/27 = 60 × 5/27 × 5 = 300/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   243/135 + 300/135 = 243 + 300/135 = 543/135
5. 543/135 simplified gives 181/45
6. So, 81/45 + 60/27 = 181/45
   In mixed form: 41/45

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