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Add 75/15 and 35/36

1^st number: 5 0/15, 2^nd number: 35/36

75/15 + 35/36 is 215/36.

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,
   75/15 = 75 × 12/15 × 12 = 900/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/180 + 175/180 = 900 + 175/180 = 1075/180
5. 1075/180 simplified gives 215/36
6. So, 75/15 + 35/36 = 215/36
   In mixed form: 535/36

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