Add 48/54 and 18/48
48/54 + 18/48 is 91/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
48/54 = 48 × 8/54 × 8 = 384/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
18/48 = 18 × 9/48 × 9 = 162/432 - Add the two like fractions:
384/432 + 162/432 = 384 + 162/432 = 546/432 - 546/432 simplified gives 91/72
- So, 48/54 + 18/48 = 91/72
In mixed form: 119/72
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