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Add 36/15 and 48/63

1^st number: 2 6/15, 2^nd number: 48/63

36/15 + 48/63 is 332/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
   36/15 = 36 × 21/15 × 21 = 756/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   48/63 = 48 × 5/63 × 5 = 240/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/315 + 240/315 = 756 + 240/315 = 996/315
5. 996/315 simplified gives 332/105
6. So, 36/15 + 48/63 = 332/105
   In mixed form: 317/105

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