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Add 36/12 and 15/60

1^st number: 3 0/12, 2^nd number: 15/60

36/12 + 15/60 is 13/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   36/12 = 36 × 5/12 × 5 = 180/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   15/60 = 15 × 1/60 × 1 = 15/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/60 + 15/60 = 180 + 15/60 = 195/60
5. 195/60 simplified gives 13/4
6. So, 36/12 + 15/60 = 13/4
   In mixed form: 31/4

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