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Add 28/15 and 54/36

1^st number: 1 13/15, 2^nd number: 1 18/36

28/15 + 54/36 is 101/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
   28/15 = 28 × 12/15 × 12 = 336/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   54/36 = 54 × 5/36 × 5 = 270/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/180 + 270/180 = 336 + 270/180 = 606/180
5. 606/180 simplified gives 101/30
6. So, 28/15 + 54/36 = 101/30
   In mixed form: 311/30

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