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Add 36/15 and 56/60

1^st number: 2 6/15, 2^nd number: 56/60

36/15 + 56/60 is 10/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 60 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 60 × 1 = 60,
   56/60 = 56 × 1/60 × 1 = 56/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/60 + 56/60 = 144 + 56/60 = 200/60
5. 200/60 simplified gives 10/3
6. So, 36/15 + 56/60 = 10/3
   In mixed form: 31/3

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