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Add 1/54 and 90/48

1st number: 1/54, 2nd number: 1 42/48

1/54 + 90/48 is 409/216.

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,
    90/48 = 90 × 9/48 × 9 = 810/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/432 + 810/432 = 8 + 810/432 = 818/432
  5. 818/432 simplified gives 409/216
  6. So, 1/54 + 90/48 = 409/216
    In mixed form: 1193/216

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