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Add 3/54 and 54/48

1^st number: 3/54, 2^nd number: 1 6/48

3/54 + 54/48 is 85/72.

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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,
   3/54 = 3 × 8/54 × 8 = 24/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   54/48 = 54 × 9/48 × 9 = 486/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/432 + 486/432 = 24 + 486/432 = 510/432
5. 510/432 simplified gives 85/72
6. So, 3/54 + 54/48 = 85/72
   In mixed form: 113/72

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