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Add 36/15 and 14/4

1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 3 2/4

36/15 + 14/4 is 59/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 4 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    36/15 = 36 × 4/15 × 4 = 144/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    14/4 = 14 × 15/4 × 15 = 210/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/60 + 210/60 = 144 + 210/60 = 354/60
  5. 354/60 simplified gives 59/10
  6. So, 36/15 + 14/4 = 59/10
    In mixed form: 59/10

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