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Add 48/54 and 27/60

48/54 + 27/60 is 241/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 60 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
    48/54 = 48 × 10/54 × 10 = 480/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
    27/60 = 27 × 9/60 × 9 = 243/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/540 + 243/540 = 480 + 243/540 = 723/540
  5. 723/540 simplified gives 241/180
  6. So, 48/54 + 27/60 = 241/180
    In mixed form: 161/180

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