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Add 54/48 and 18/25

1st number: 1 6/48, 2nd number: 18/25

54/48 + 18/25 is 369/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 25 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    54/48 = 54 × 25/48 × 25 = 1350/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
    18/25 = 18 × 48/25 × 48 = 864/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/1200 + 864/1200 = 1350 + 864/1200 = 2214/1200
  5. 2214/1200 simplified gives 369/200
  6. So, 54/48 + 18/25 = 369/200
    In mixed form: 1169/200

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