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Add 2/48 and 70/54

1^st number: 2/48, 2^nd number: 1 16/54

2/48 + 70/54 is 289/216.

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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,
   70/54 = 70 × 8/54 × 8 = 560/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/432 + 560/432 = 18 + 560/432 = 578/432
5. 578/432 simplified gives 289/216
6. So, 2/48 + 70/54 = 289/216
   In mixed form: 173/216

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