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Add 4/36 and 81/60

1^st number: 4/36, 2^nd number: 1 21/60

4/36 + 81/60 is 263/180.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   81/60 = 81 × 3/60 × 3 = 243/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/180 + 243/180 = 20 + 243/180 = 263/180
5. So, 4/36 + 81/60 = 263/180
   In mixed form: 183/180

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