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Add 96/45 and 81/20

1^st number: 2 6/45, 2^nd number: 4 1/20

96/45 + 81/20 is 371/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   96/45 = 96 × 4/45 × 4 = 384/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   81/20 = 81 × 9/20 × 9 = 729/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/180 + 729/180 = 384 + 729/180 = 1113/180
5. 1113/180 simplified gives 371/60
6. So, 96/45 + 81/20 = 371/60
   In mixed form: 611/60

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