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Add 72/48 and 48/15

1^st number: 1 24/48, 2^nd number: 3 3/15

72/48 + 48/15 is 47/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 15 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   72/48 = 72 × 5/48 × 5 = 360/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   48/15 = 48 × 16/15 × 16 = 768/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/240 + 768/240 = 360 + 768/240 = 1128/240
5. 1128/240 simplified gives 47/10
6. So, 72/48 + 48/15 = 47/10
   In mixed form: 47/10

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