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Add 50/15 and 60/36

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 1 24/36

50/15 + 60/36 is 5/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
   50/15 = 50 × 12/15 × 12 = 600/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   60/36 = 60 × 5/36 × 5 = 300/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/180 + 300/180 = 600 + 300/180 = 900/180
5. 900/180 simplified gives 5/1
6. So, 50/15 + 60/36 = 5/1

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