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Add 36/60 and 4/12

36/60 + 4/12 is 14/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   36/60 = 36 × 1/60 × 1 = 36/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   4/12 = 4 × 5/12 × 5 = 20/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/60 + 20/60 = 36 + 20/60 = 56/60
5. 56/60 simplified gives 14/15
6. So, 36/60 + 4/12 = 14/15

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