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Add 36/12 and 45/25

1^st number: 3 0/12, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

36/12 + 45/25 is 24/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 25 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   36/12 = 36 × 25/12 × 25 = 900/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   45/25 = 45 × 12/25 × 12 = 540/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/300 + 540/300 = 900 + 540/300 = 1440/300
5. 1440/300 simplified gives 24/5
6. So, 36/12 + 45/25 = 24/5
   In mixed form: 44/5

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