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Add 56/48 and 50/54

1st number: 1 8/48, 2nd number: 50/54

56/48 + 50/54 is 113/54.

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,
    50/54 = 50 × 8/54 × 8 = 400/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/432 + 400/432 = 504 + 400/432 = 904/432
  5. 904/432 simplified gives 113/54
  6. So, 56/48 + 50/54 = 113/54
    In mixed form: 25/54

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