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Add 15/48 and 70/54

1^st number: 15/48, 2^nd number: 1 16/54

15/48 + 70/54 is 695/432.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   15/48 = 15 × 9/48 × 9 = 135/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   70/54 = 70 × 8/54 × 8 = 560/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/432 + 560/432 = 135 + 560/432 = 695/432
5. So, 15/48 + 70/54 = 695/432
   In mixed form: 1263/432

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