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Add 45/18 and 96/60

1^st number: 2 9/18, 2^nd number: 1 36/60

45/18 + 96/60 is 41/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   45/18 = 45 × 10/18 × 10 = 450/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   96/60 = 96 × 3/60 × 3 = 288/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/180 + 288/180 = 450 + 288/180 = 738/180
5. 738/180 simplified gives 41/10
6. So, 45/18 + 96/60 = 41/10
   In mixed form: 41/10

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