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Add 63/36 and 60/45

1^st number: 1 27/36, 2^nd number: 1 15/45

63/36 + 60/45 is 37/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   63/36 = 63 × 5/36 × 5 = 315/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   60/45 = 60 × 4/45 × 4 = 240/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/180 + 240/180 = 315 + 240/180 = 555/180
5. 555/180 simplified gives 37/12
6. So, 63/36 + 60/45 = 37/12
   In mixed form: 31/12

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