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Add 56/15 and 3/36

1st number: 3 11/15, 2nd number: 3/36

56/15 + 3/36 is 229/60.

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,
    56/15 = 56 × 12/15 × 12 = 672/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/180 + 15/180 = 672 + 15/180 = 687/180
  5. 687/180 simplified gives 229/60
  6. So, 56/15 + 3/36 = 229/60
    In mixed form: 349/60

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