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Add 48/54 and 49/60

48/54 + 49/60 is 307/180.

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,
    49/60 = 49 × 9/60 × 9 = 441/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/540 + 441/540 = 480 + 441/540 = 921/540
  5. 921/540 simplified gives 307/180
  6. So, 48/54 + 49/60 = 307/180
    In mixed form: 1127/180

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