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Add 48/18 and 15/54

1^st number: 2 12/18, 2^nd number: 15/54

48/18 + 15/54 is 53/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   48/18 = 48 × 3/18 × 3 = 144/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   15/54 = 15 × 1/54 × 1 = 15/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/54 + 15/54 = 144 + 15/54 = 159/54
5. 159/54 simplified gives 53/18
6. So, 48/18 + 15/54 = 53/18
   In mixed form: 217/18

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