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Add 54/48 and 24/45

1st number: 1 6/48, 2nd number: 24/45

54/48 + 24/45 is 199/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 45 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    54/48 = 54 × 15/48 × 15 = 810/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    24/45 = 24 × 16/45 × 16 = 384/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/720 + 384/720 = 810 + 384/720 = 1194/720
  5. 1194/720 simplified gives 199/120
  6. So, 54/48 + 24/45 = 199/120
    In mixed form: 179/120

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