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Add 30/15 and 60/36

1^st number: 2 0/15, 2^nd number: 1 24/36

30/15 + 60/36 is 11/3.

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,
   30/15 = 30 × 12/15 × 12 = 360/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   60/36 = 60 × 5/36 × 5 = 300/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/180 + 300/180 = 360 + 300/180 = 660/180
5. 660/180 simplified gives 11/3
6. So, 30/15 + 60/36 = 11/3
   In mixed form: 32/3

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