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Add 8/15 and 36/4

1st number: 8/15, 2nd number: 9 0/4

8/15 + 36/4 is 143/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 4 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    8/15 = 8 × 4/15 × 4 = 32/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    36/4 = 36 × 15/4 × 15 = 540/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/60 + 540/60 = 32 + 540/60 = 572/60
  5. 572/60 simplified gives 143/15
  6. So, 8/15 + 36/4 = 143/15
    In mixed form: 98/15

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