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Add 36/60 and 54/5

1^st number: 36/60, 2^nd number: 10 4/5

36/60 + 54/5 is 57/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 5 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   36/60 = 36 × 1/60 × 1 = 36/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   54/5 = 54 × 12/5 × 12 = 648/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/60 + 648/60 = 36 + 648/60 = 684/60
5. 684/60 simplified gives 57/5
6. So, 36/60 + 54/5 = 57/5
   In mixed form: 112/5

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