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Add 72/48 and 54/15

1^st number: 1 24/48, 2^nd number: 3 9/15

72/48 + 54/15 is 51/10.

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,
   54/15 = 54 × 16/15 × 16 = 864/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/240 + 864/240 = 360 + 864/240 = 1224/240
5. 1224/240 simplified gives 51/10
6. So, 72/48 + 54/15 = 51/10
   In mixed form: 51/10

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