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Add 18/48 and 54/28

1^st number: 18/48, 2^nd number: 1 26/28

18/48 + 54/28 is 129/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 28 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   18/48 = 18 × 7/48 × 7 = 126/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
   54/28 = 54 × 12/28 × 12 = 648/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/336 + 648/336 = 126 + 648/336 = 774/336
5. 774/336 simplified gives 129/56
6. So, 18/48 + 54/28 = 129/56
   In mixed form: 217/56

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