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Add 28/27 and 15/48

1st number: 1 1/27, 2nd number: 15/48

28/27 + 15/48 is 583/432.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 48 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    28/27 = 28 × 16/27 × 16 = 448/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    15/48 = 15 × 9/48 × 9 = 135/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/432 + 135/432 = 448 + 135/432 = 583/432
  5. So, 28/27 + 15/48 = 583/432
    In mixed form: 1151/432

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