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Add 36/3 and 49/15

1^st number: 12 0/3, 2^nd number: 3 4/15

36/3 + 49/15 is 229/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 15 is 15
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
   36/3 = 36 × 5/3 × 5 = 180/15
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
   49/15 = 49 × 1/15 × 1 = 49/15
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/15 + 49/15 = 180 + 49/15 = 229/15
5. So, 36/3 + 49/15 = 229/15
   In mixed form: 154/15

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