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Add 36/4 and 15/60

1^st number: 9 0/4, 2^nd number: 15/60

36/4 + 15/60 is 37/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   36/4 = 36 × 15/4 × 15 = 540/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   15/60 = 15 × 1/60 × 1 = 15/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/60 + 15/60 = 540 + 15/60 = 555/60
5. 555/60 simplified gives 37/4
6. So, 36/4 + 15/60 = 37/4
   In mixed form: 91/4

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