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Add 3/54 and 48/4

1st number: 3/54, 2nd number: 12 0/4

3/54 + 48/4 is 217/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 4 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    3/54 = 3 × 2/54 × 2 = 6/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    48/4 = 48 × 27/4 × 27 = 1296/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/108 + 1296/108 = 6 + 1296/108 = 1302/108
  5. 1302/108 simplified gives 217/18
  6. So, 3/54 + 48/4 = 217/18
    In mixed form: 121/18

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