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Add 56/48 and 25/54

1^st number: 1 8/48, 2^nd number: 25/54

56/48 + 25/54 is 44/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   56/48 = 56 × 9/48 × 9 = 504/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   25/54 = 25 × 8/54 × 8 = 200/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/432 + 200/432 = 504 + 200/432 = 704/432
5. 704/432 simplified gives 44/27
6. So, 56/48 + 25/54 = 44/27
   In mixed form: 117/27

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