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Add 48/54 and 18/48

48/54 + 18/48 is 91/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    48/54 = 48 × 8/54 × 8 = 384/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    18/48 = 18 × 9/48 × 9 = 162/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/432 + 162/432 = 384 + 162/432 = 546/432
  5. 546/432 simplified gives 91/72
  6. So, 48/54 + 18/48 = 91/72
    In mixed form: 119/72

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