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Add 15/3 and 28/45

1^st number: 5 0/3, 2^nd number: 28/45

15/3 + 28/45 is 253/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
   15/3 = 15 × 15/3 × 15 = 225/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   28/45 = 28 × 1/45 × 1 = 28/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/45 + 28/45 = 225 + 28/45 = 253/45
5. So, 15/3 + 28/45 = 253/45
   In mixed form: 528/45

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