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Add 10/54 and 12/48

10/54 + 12/48 is 47/108.

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,
    10/54 = 10 × 8/54 × 8 = 80/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    12/48 = 12 × 9/48 × 9 = 108/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/432 + 108/432 = 80 + 108/432 = 188/432
  5. 188/432 simplified gives 47/108
  6. So, 10/54 + 12/48 = 47/108

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