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Add 3/54 and 7/48

3/54 + 7/48 is 29/144.

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,
    7/48 = 7 × 9/48 × 9 = 63/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/432 + 63/432 = 24 + 63/432 = 87/432
  5. 87/432 simplified gives 29/144
  6. So, 3/54 + 7/48 = 29/144

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