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Add 28/30 and 45/36

1^st number: 28/30, 2^nd number: 1 9/36

28/30 + 45/36 is 131/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   28/30 = 28 × 6/30 × 6 = 168/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/180 + 225/180 = 168 + 225/180 = 393/180
5. 393/180 simplified gives 131/60
6. So, 28/30 + 45/36 = 131/60
   In mixed form: 211/60

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