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Add 45/25 and 15/36

1^st number: 1 20/25, 2^nd number: 15/36

45/25 + 15/36 is 133/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
   45/25 = 45 × 36/25 × 36 = 1620/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   15/36 = 15 × 25/36 × 25 = 375/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1620/900 + 375/900 = 1620 + 375/900 = 1995/900
5. 1995/900 simplified gives 133/60
6. So, 45/25 + 15/36 = 133/60
   In mixed form: 213/60

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