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Add 5/6 and 45/36

1^st number: 5/6, 2^nd number: 1 9/36

5/6 + 45/36 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
   5/6 = 5 × 6/6 × 6 = 30/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   45/36 = 45 × 1/36 × 1 = 45/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/36 + 45/36 = 30 + 45/36 = 75/36
5. 75/36 simplified gives 25/12
6. So, 5/6 + 45/36 = 25/12
   In mixed form: 21/12

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