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Add 36/15 and 84/60

1^st number: 2 6/15, 2^nd number: 1 24/60

36/15 + 84/60 is 19/5.

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,
   84/60 = 84 × 1/60 × 1 = 84/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/60 + 84/60 = 144 + 84/60 = 228/60
5. 228/60 simplified gives 19/5
6. So, 36/15 + 84/60 = 19/5
   In mixed form: 34/5

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