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Add 28/48 and 9/15

28/48 + 9/15 is 71/60.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    28/48 = 28 × 5/48 × 5 = 140/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    9/15 = 9 × 16/15 × 16 = 144/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/240 + 144/240 = 140 + 144/240 = 284/240
  5. 284/240 simplified gives 71/60
  6. So, 28/48 + 9/15 = 71/60
    In mixed form: 111/60

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