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Add 48/18 and 54/80

1^st number: 2 12/18, 2^nd number: 54/80

48/18 + 54/80 is 401/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
   48/18 = 48 × 40/18 × 40 = 1920/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   54/80 = 54 × 9/80 × 9 = 486/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1920/720 + 486/720 = 1920 + 486/720 = 2406/720
5. 2406/720 simplified gives 401/120
6. So, 48/18 + 54/80 = 401/120
   In mixed form: 341/120

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