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Add 48/54 and 49/72

48/54 + 49/72 is 113/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 72 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    48/54 = 48 × 4/54 × 4 = 192/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    49/72 = 49 × 3/72 × 3 = 147/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/216 + 147/216 = 192 + 147/216 = 339/216
  5. 339/216 simplified gives 113/72
  6. So, 48/54 + 49/72 = 113/72
    In mixed form: 141/72

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