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Add 54/36 and 48/49

1^st number: 1 18/36, 2^nd number: 48/49

54/36 + 48/49 is 243/98.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   54/36 = 54 × 49/36 × 49 = 2646/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
   48/49 = 48 × 36/49 × 36 = 1728/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2646/1764 + 1728/1764 = 2646 + 1728/1764 = 4374/1764
5. 4374/1764 simplified gives 243/98
6. So, 54/36 + 48/49 = 243/98
   In mixed form: 247/98

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