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Add 36/10 and 45/75

1^st number: 3 6/10, 2^nd number: 45/75

36/10 + 45/75 is 21/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
   36/10 = 36 × 15/10 × 15 = 540/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   45/75 = 45 × 2/75 × 2 = 90/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/150 + 90/150 = 540 + 90/150 = 630/150
5. 630/150 simplified gives 21/5
6. So, 36/10 + 45/75 = 21/5
   In mixed form: 41/5

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