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Add 2/54 and 54/48

1^st number: 2/54, 2^nd number: 1 6/48

2/54 + 54/48 is 251/216.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   2/54 = 2 × 8/54 × 8 = 16/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   54/48 = 54 × 9/48 × 9 = 486/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/432 + 486/432 = 16 + 486/432 = 502/432
5. 502/432 simplified gives 251/216
6. So, 2/54 + 54/48 = 251/216
   In mixed form: 135/216

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