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Add 36/15 and 56/48

1^st number: 2 6/15, 2^nd number: 1 8/48

36/15 + 56/48 is 107/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   36/15 = 36 × 16/15 × 16 = 576/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   56/48 = 56 × 5/48 × 5 = 280/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/240 + 280/240 = 576 + 280/240 = 856/240
5. 856/240 simplified gives 107/30
6. So, 36/15 + 56/48 = 107/30
   In mixed form: 317/30

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