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Add 56/48 and 6/18

1^st number: 1 8/48, 2^nd number: 6/18

56/48 + 6/18 is 3/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 18 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   56/48 = 56 × 3/48 × 3 = 168/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   6/18 = 6 × 8/18 × 8 = 48/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/144 + 48/144 = 168 + 48/144 = 216/144
5. 216/144 simplified gives 3/2
6. So, 56/48 + 6/18 = 3/2
   In mixed form: 11/2

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