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Add 2/48 and 45/54

2/48 + 45/54 is 7/8.

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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,
   45/54 = 45 × 8/54 × 8 = 360/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/432 + 360/432 = 18 + 360/432 = 378/432
5. 378/432 simplified gives 7/8
6. So, 2/48 + 45/54 = 7/8

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