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Add 28/9 and 15/48

1^st number: 3 1/9, 2^nd number: 15/48

28/9 + 15/48 is 493/144.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
   28/9 = 28 × 16/9 × 16 = 448/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   15/48 = 15 × 3/48 × 3 = 45/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   448/144 + 45/144 = 448 + 45/144 = 493/144
5. So, 28/9 + 15/48 = 493/144
   In mixed form: 361/144

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