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Add 36/48 and 15/81

36/48 + 15/81 is 101/108.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 81 is 1296
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
   36/48 = 36 × 27/48 × 27 = 972/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   15/81 = 15 × 16/81 × 16 = 240/1296
4. Add the two like fractions:
   972/1296 + 240/1296 = 972 + 240/1296 = 1212/1296
5. 1212/1296 simplified gives 101/108
6. So, 36/48 + 15/81 = 101/108

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