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Add 36/28 and 15/24

1^st number: 1 8/28, 2^nd number: 15/24

36/28 + 15/24 is 107/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
   36/28 = 36 × 6/28 × 6 = 216/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/168 + 105/168 = 216 + 105/168 = 321/168
5. 321/168 simplified gives 107/56
6. So, 36/28 + 15/24 = 107/56
   In mixed form: 151/56

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