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Add 75/36 and 45/3

1^st number: 2 3/36, 2^nd number: 15 0/3

75/36 + 45/3 is 205/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 3 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   75/36 = 75 × 1/36 × 1 = 75/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
   45/3 = 45 × 12/3 × 12 = 540/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/36 + 540/36 = 75 + 540/36 = 615/36
5. 615/36 simplified gives 205/12
6. So, 75/36 + 45/3 = 205/12
   In mixed form: 171/12

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