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Add 45/12 and 49/54

1^st number: 3 9/12, 2^nd number: 49/54

45/12 + 49/54 is 503/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   45/12 = 45 × 9/12 × 9 = 405/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   49/54 = 49 × 2/54 × 2 = 98/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/108 + 98/108 = 405 + 98/108 = 503/108
5. So, 45/12 + 49/54 = 503/108
   In mixed form: 471/108

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