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Add 48/15 and 98/36

1^st number: 3 3/15, 2^nd number: 2 26/36

48/15 + 98/36 is 533/90.

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,
   98/36 = 98 × 5/36 × 5 = 490/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/180 + 490/180 = 576 + 490/180 = 1066/180
5. 1066/180 simplified gives 533/90
6. So, 48/15 + 98/36 = 533/90
   In mixed form: 583/90

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