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Add 54/48 and 27/35

1^st number: 1 6/48, 2^nd number: 27/35

54/48 + 27/35 is 531/280.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   54/48 = 54 × 35/48 × 35 = 1890/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
   27/35 = 27 × 48/35 × 48 = 1296/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1890/1680 + 1296/1680 = 1890 + 1296/1680 = 3186/1680
5. 3186/1680 simplified gives 531/280
6. So, 54/48 + 27/35 = 531/280
   In mixed form: 1251/280

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