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Add 15/75 and 63/36

1^st number: 15/75, 2^nd number: 1 27/36

15/75 + 63/36 is 39/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   15/75 = 15 × 12/75 × 12 = 180/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   63/36 = 63 × 25/36 × 25 = 1575/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/900 + 1575/900 = 180 + 1575/900 = 1755/900
5. 1755/900 simplified gives 39/20
6. So, 15/75 + 63/36 = 39/20
   In mixed form: 119/20

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