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Add 54/56 and 10/48

54/56 + 10/48 is 197/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
    54/56 = 54 × 6/56 × 6 = 324/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    10/48 = 10 × 7/48 × 7 = 70/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/336 + 70/336 = 324 + 70/336 = 394/336
  5. 394/336 simplified gives 197/168
  6. So, 54/56 + 10/48 = 197/168
    In mixed form: 129/168

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