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Add 2/48 and 35/54

2/48 + 35/54 is 149/216.

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,
    2/48 = 2 × 9/48 × 9 = 18/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    35/54 = 35 × 8/54 × 8 = 280/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/432 + 280/432 = 18 + 280/432 = 298/432
  5. 298/432 simplified gives 149/216
  6. So, 2/48 + 35/54 = 149/216

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