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Add 36/60 and 21/18

1^st number: 36/60, 2^nd number: 1 3/18

36/60 + 21/18 is 53/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   36/60 = 36 × 3/60 × 3 = 108/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   21/18 = 21 × 10/18 × 10 = 210/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/180 + 210/180 = 108 + 210/180 = 318/180
5. 318/180 simplified gives 53/30
6. So, 36/60 + 21/18 = 53/30
   In mixed form: 123/30

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