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Add 48/15 and 15/36

1st number: 3 3/15, 2nd number: 15/36

48/15 + 15/36 is 217/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    48/15 = 48 × 12/15 × 12 = 576/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/180 + 75/180 = 576 + 75/180 = 651/180
  5. 651/180 simplified gives 217/60
  6. So, 48/15 + 15/36 = 217/60
    In mixed form: 337/60

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