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Add 56/54 and 4/48

1st number: 1 2/54, 2nd number: 4/48

56/54 + 4/48 is 121/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 48 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    56/54 = 56 × 8/54 × 8 = 448/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    4/48 = 4 × 9/48 × 9 = 36/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/432 + 36/432 = 448 + 36/432 = 484/432
  5. 484/432 simplified gives 121/108
  6. So, 56/54 + 4/48 = 121/108
    In mixed form: 113/108

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