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Add 36/21 and 45/60

1^st number: 1 15/21, 2^nd number: 45/60

36/21 + 45/60 is 69/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
   36/21 = 36 × 20/21 × 20 = 720/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   45/60 = 45 × 7/60 × 7 = 315/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/420 + 315/420 = 720 + 315/420 = 1035/420
5. 1035/420 simplified gives 69/28
6. So, 36/21 + 45/60 = 69/28
   In mixed form: 213/28

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