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Add 1/54 and 63/48

1st number: 1/54, 2nd number: 1 15/48

1/54 + 63/48 is 575/432.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 48 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    1/54 = 1 × 8/54 × 8 = 8/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    63/48 = 63 × 9/48 × 9 = 567/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/432 + 567/432 = 8 + 567/432 = 575/432
  5. So, 1/54 + 63/48 = 575/432
    In mixed form: 1143/432

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