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Add 28/36 and 15/12

1^st number: 28/36, 2^nd number: 1 3/12

28/36 + 15/12 is 73/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 12 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   28/36 = 28 × 1/36 × 1 = 28/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   15/12 = 15 × 3/12 × 3 = 45/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   28/36 + 45/36 = 28 + 45/36 = 73/36
5. So, 28/36 + 15/12 = 73/36
   In mixed form: 21/36

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