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Add 15/4 and 54/48

1^st number: 3 3/4, 2^nd number: 1 6/48

15/4 + 54/48 is 39/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
   15/4 = 15 × 12/4 × 12 = 180/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   54/48 = 54 × 1/48 × 1 = 54/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/48 + 54/48 = 180 + 54/48 = 234/48
5. 234/48 simplified gives 39/8
6. So, 15/4 + 54/48 = 39/8
   In mixed form: 47/8

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