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Add 81/63 and 18/45

1^st number: 1 18/63, 2^nd number: 18/45

81/63 + 18/45 is 59/35.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   81/63 = 81 × 5/63 × 5 = 405/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   18/45 = 18 × 7/45 × 7 = 126/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/315 + 126/315 = 405 + 126/315 = 531/315
5. 531/315 simplified gives 59/35
6. So, 81/63 + 18/45 = 59/35
   In mixed form: 124/35

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