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Add 60/15 and 36/56

1^st number: 4 0/15, 2^nd number: 36/56

60/15 + 36/56 is 65/14.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
   60/15 = 60 × 56/15 × 56 = 3360/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   36/56 = 36 × 15/56 × 15 = 540/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3360/840 + 540/840 = 3360 + 540/840 = 3900/840
5. 3900/840 simplified gives 65/14
6. So, 60/15 + 36/56 = 65/14
   In mixed form: 49/14

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