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Add 36/3 and 45/60

1^st number: 12 0/3, 2^nd number: 45/60

36/3 + 45/60 is 51/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
   36/3 = 36 × 20/3 × 20 = 720/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/60 + 45/60 = 720 + 45/60 = 765/60
5. 765/60 simplified gives 51/4
6. So, 36/3 + 45/60 = 51/4
   In mixed form: 123/4

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