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Add 60/9 and 45/36

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

60/9 + 45/36 is 95/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   60/9 = 60 × 4/9 × 4 = 240/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   45/36 = 45 × 1/36 × 1 = 45/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/36 + 45/36 = 240 + 45/36 = 285/36
5. 285/36 simplified gives 95/12
6. So, 60/9 + 45/36 = 95/12
   In mixed form: 711/12

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