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Add 45/15 and 45/36

1^st number: 3 0/15, 2^nd number: 1 9/36

45/15 + 45/36 is 17/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
   45/15 = 45 × 12/15 × 12 = 540/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/180 + 225/180 = 540 + 225/180 = 765/180
5. 765/180 simplified gives 17/4
6. So, 45/15 + 45/36 = 17/4
   In mixed form: 41/4

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