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Add 49/28 and 15/48

1^st number: 1 21/28, 2^nd number: 15/48

49/28 + 15/48 is 33/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
   49/28 = 49 × 12/28 × 12 = 588/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   15/48 = 15 × 7/48 × 7 = 105/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/336 + 105/336 = 588 + 105/336 = 693/336
5. 693/336 simplified gives 33/16
6. So, 49/28 + 15/48 = 33/16
   In mixed form: 21/16

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