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Add 45/54 and 60/48

1^st number: 45/54, 2^nd number: 1 12/48

45/54 + 60/48 is 25/12.

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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,
   45/54 = 45 × 8/54 × 8 = 360/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   60/48 = 60 × 9/48 × 9 = 540/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/432 + 540/432 = 360 + 540/432 = 900/432
5. 900/432 simplified gives 25/12
6. So, 45/54 + 60/48 = 25/12
   In mixed form: 21/12

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