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Add 54/48 and 1/8

1^st number: 1 6/48, 2^nd number: 1/8

54/48 + 1/8 is 5/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 8 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   54/48 = 54 × 1/48 × 1 = 54/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
   1/8 = 1 × 6/8 × 6 = 6/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/48 + 6/48 = 54 + 6/48 = 60/48
5. 60/48 simplified gives 5/4
6. So, 54/48 + 1/8 = 5/4
   In mixed form: 11/4

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