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Add 81/9 and 48/36

1^st number: 9 0/9, 2^nd number: 1 12/36

81/9 + 48/36 is 31/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   81/9 = 81 × 4/9 × 4 = 324/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   48/36 = 48 × 1/36 × 1 = 48/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/36 + 48/36 = 324 + 48/36 = 372/36
5. 372/36 simplified gives 31/3
6. So, 81/9 + 48/36 = 31/3
   In mixed form: 101/3

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