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Add 54/48 and 10/80

1^st number: 1 6/48, 2^nd number: 10/80

54/48 + 10/80 is 5/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   54/48 = 54 × 5/48 × 5 = 270/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/240 + 30/240 = 270 + 30/240 = 300/240
5. 300/240 simplified gives 5/4
6. So, 54/48 + 10/80 = 5/4
   In mixed form: 11/4

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