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Add 3/54 and 18/48

3/54 + 18/48 is 31/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    3/54 = 3 × 8/54 × 8 = 24/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    18/48 = 18 × 9/48 × 9 = 162/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/432 + 162/432 = 24 + 162/432 = 186/432
  5. 186/432 simplified gives 31/72
  6. So, 3/54 + 18/48 = 31/72

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