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Add 15/12 and 5/48

1^st number: 1 3/12, 2^nd number: 5/48

15/12 + 5/48 is 65/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   15/12 = 15 × 4/12 × 4 = 60/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   5/48 = 5 × 1/48 × 1 = 5/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/48 + 5/48 = 60 + 5/48 = 65/48
5. So, 15/12 + 5/48 = 65/48
   In mixed form: 117/48

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