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Add 36/25 and 75/45

1^st number: 1 11/25, 2^nd number: 1 30/45

36/25 + 75/45 is 233/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   36/25 = 36 × 9/25 × 9 = 324/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   75/45 = 75 × 5/45 × 5 = 375/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/225 + 375/225 = 324 + 375/225 = 699/225
5. 699/225 simplified gives 233/75
6. So, 36/25 + 75/45 = 233/75
   In mixed form: 38/75

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