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Add 48/75 and 24/54

48/75 + 24/54 is 244/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
    48/75 = 48 × 18/75 × 18 = 864/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    24/54 = 24 × 25/54 × 25 = 600/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/1350 + 600/1350 = 864 + 600/1350 = 1464/1350
  5. 1464/1350 simplified gives 244/225
  6. So, 48/75 + 24/54 = 244/225
    In mixed form: 119/225

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