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Add 56/54 and 8/48

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

56/54 + 8/48 is 65/54.

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,
   8/48 = 8 × 9/48 × 9 = 72/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   448/432 + 72/432 = 448 + 72/432 = 520/432
5. 520/432 simplified gives 65/54
6. So, 56/54 + 8/48 = 65/54
   In mixed form: 111/54

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