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Add 15/48 and 35/9

1^st number: 15/48, 2^nd number: 3 8/9

15/48 + 35/9 is 605/144.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 9 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   15/48 = 15 × 3/48 × 3 = 45/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
   35/9 = 35 × 16/9 × 16 = 560/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/144 + 560/144 = 45 + 560/144 = 605/144
5. So, 15/48 + 35/9 = 605/144
   In mixed form: 429/144

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