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Add 54/48 and 49/4

1^st number: 1 6/48, 2^nd number: 12 1/4

54/48 + 49/4 is 107/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 4 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 4 × 12 = 48,
   49/4 = 49 × 12/4 × 12 = 588/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/48 + 588/48 = 54 + 588/48 = 642/48
5. 642/48 simplified gives 107/8
6. So, 54/48 + 49/4 = 107/8
   In mixed form: 133/8

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