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Add 60/15 and 80/36

1^st number: 4 0/15, 2^nd number: 2 8/36

60/15 + 80/36 is 56/9.

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,
   60/15 = 60 × 12/15 × 12 = 720/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   80/36 = 80 × 5/36 × 5 = 400/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/180 + 400/180 = 720 + 400/180 = 1120/180
5. 1120/180 simplified gives 56/9
6. So, 60/15 + 80/36 = 56/9
   In mixed form: 62/9

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