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Add 60/40 and 36/45

1^st number: 1 20/40, 2^nd number: 36/45

60/40 + 36/45 is 23/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   60/40 = 60 × 9/40 × 9 = 540/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   36/45 = 36 × 8/45 × 8 = 288/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/360 + 288/360 = 540 + 288/360 = 828/360
5. 828/360 simplified gives 23/10
6. So, 60/40 + 36/45 = 23/10
   In mixed form: 23/10

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