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Add 48/54 and 49/48

1^st number: 48/54, 2^nd number: 1 1/48

48/54 + 49/48 is 275/144.

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,
   49/48 = 49 × 9/48 × 9 = 441/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/432 + 441/432 = 384 + 441/432 = 825/432
5. 825/432 simplified gives 275/144
6. So, 48/54 + 49/48 = 275/144
   In mixed form: 1131/144

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