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Add 72/15 and 8/36

1^st number: 4 12/15, 2^nd number: 8/36

72/15 + 8/36 is 226/45.

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,
   72/15 = 72 × 12/15 × 12 = 864/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/180 + 40/180 = 864 + 40/180 = 904/180
5. 904/180 simplified gives 226/45
6. So, 72/15 + 8/36 = 226/45
   In mixed form: 51/45

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