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Add 15/3 and 35/48

1^st number: 5 0/3, 2^nd number: 35/48

15/3 + 35/48 is 275/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
   15/3 = 15 × 16/3 × 16 = 240/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   35/48 = 35 × 1/48 × 1 = 35/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/48 + 35/48 = 240 + 35/48 = 275/48
5. So, 15/3 + 35/48 = 275/48
   In mixed form: 535/48

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