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Add 12/48 and 25/54

12/48 + 25/54 is 77/108.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    12/48 = 12 × 9/48 × 9 = 108/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    25/54 = 25 × 8/54 × 8 = 200/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/432 + 200/432 = 108 + 200/432 = 308/432
  5. 308/432 simplified gives 77/108
  6. So, 12/48 + 25/54 = 77/108

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