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Add 60/45 and 36/75

1^st number: 1 15/45, 2^nd number: 36/75

60/45 + 36/75 is 136/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   60/45 = 60 × 5/45 × 5 = 300/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   36/75 = 36 × 3/75 × 3 = 108/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/225 + 108/225 = 300 + 108/225 = 408/225
5. 408/225 simplified gives 136/75
6. So, 60/45 + 36/75 = 136/75
   In mixed form: 161/75

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