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Add 28/15 and 36/48

1st number: 1 13/15, 2nd number: 36/48

28/15 + 36/48 is 157/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    28/15 = 28 × 16/15 × 16 = 448/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    36/48 = 36 × 5/48 × 5 = 180/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/240 + 180/240 = 448 + 180/240 = 628/240
  5. 628/240 simplified gives 157/60
  6. So, 28/15 + 36/48 = 157/60
    In mixed form: 237/60

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