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Add 54/48 and 20/16

1^st number: 1 6/48, 2^nd number: 1 4/16

54/48 + 20/16 is 19/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 16 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 16 × 3 = 48,
   20/16 = 20 × 3/16 × 3 = 60/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/48 + 60/48 = 54 + 60/48 = 114/48
5. 114/48 simplified gives 19/8
6. So, 54/48 + 20/16 = 19/8
   In mixed form: 23/8

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