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Add 60/25 and 36/45

1^st number: 2 10/25, 2^nd number: 36/45

60/25 + 36/45 is 16/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   60/25 = 60 × 9/25 × 9 = 540/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   36/45 = 36 × 5/45 × 5 = 180/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/225 + 180/225 = 540 + 180/225 = 720/225
5. 720/225 simplified gives 16/5
6. So, 60/25 + 36/45 = 16/5
   In mixed form: 31/5

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