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Add 36/54 and 30/48

36/54 + 30/48 is 31/24.

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,
    36/54 = 36 × 8/54 × 8 = 288/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    30/48 = 30 × 9/48 × 9 = 270/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/432 + 270/432 = 288 + 270/432 = 558/432
  5. 558/432 simplified gives 31/24
  6. So, 36/54 + 30/48 = 31/24
    In mixed form: 17/24

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