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Add 36/25 and 18/60

1^st number: 1 11/25, 2^nd number: 18/60

36/25 + 18/60 is 87/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   36/25 = 36 × 12/25 × 12 = 432/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   18/60 = 18 × 5/60 × 5 = 90/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/300 + 90/300 = 432 + 90/300 = 522/300
5. 522/300 simplified gives 87/50
6. So, 36/25 + 18/60 = 87/50
   In mixed form: 137/50

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