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Add 81/49 and 15/45

1^st number: 1 32/49, 2^nd number: 15/45

81/49 + 15/45 is 292/147.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
   81/49 = 81 × 45/49 × 45 = 3645/2205
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
   15/45 = 15 × 49/45 × 49 = 735/2205
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3645/2205 + 735/2205 = 3645 + 735/2205 = 4380/2205
5. 4380/2205 simplified gives 292/147
6. So, 81/49 + 15/45 = 292/147
   In mixed form: 1145/147

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