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Add 48/45 and 16/54

1^st number: 1 3/45, 2^nd number: 16/54

48/45 + 16/54 is 184/135.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   48/45 = 48 × 6/45 × 6 = 288/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   16/54 = 16 × 5/54 × 5 = 80/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/270 + 80/270 = 288 + 80/270 = 368/270
5. 368/270 simplified gives 184/135
6. So, 48/45 + 16/54 = 184/135
   In mixed form: 149/135

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