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Add 1/48 and 54/12

1^st number: 1/48, 2^nd number: 4 6/12

1/48 + 54/12 is 217/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 12 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   1/48 = 1 × 1/48 × 1 = 1/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   54/12 = 54 × 4/12 × 4 = 216/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1/48 + 216/48 = 1 + 216/48 = 217/48
5. So, 1/48 + 54/12 = 217/48
   In mixed form: 425/48

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