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Add 36/21 and 36/45

1^st number: 1 15/21, 2^nd number: 36/45

36/21 + 36/45 is 88/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
   36/21 = 36 × 15/21 × 15 = 540/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   36/45 = 36 × 7/45 × 7 = 252/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/315 + 252/315 = 540 + 252/315 = 792/315
5. 792/315 simplified gives 88/35
6. So, 36/21 + 36/45 = 88/35
   In mixed form: 218/35

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