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Add 15/48 and 5/36

15/48 + 5/36 is 65/144.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 36 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 36 × 4 = 144,
   5/36 = 5 × 4/36 × 4 = 20/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/144 + 20/144 = 45 + 20/144 = 65/144
5. So, 15/48 + 5/36 = 65/144

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