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Add 60/36 and 90/25

1^st number: 1 24/36, 2^nd number: 3 15/25

60/36 + 90/25 is 79/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   60/36 = 60 × 25/36 × 25 = 1500/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
   90/25 = 90 × 36/25 × 36 = 3240/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1500/900 + 3240/900 = 1500 + 3240/900 = 4740/900
5. 4740/900 simplified gives 79/15
6. So, 60/36 + 90/25 = 79/15
   In mixed form: 54/15

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