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Add 6/54 and 6/48

6/54 + 6/48 is 17/72.

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,
   6/54 = 6 × 8/54 × 8 = 48/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   6/48 = 6 × 9/48 × 9 = 54/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/432 + 54/432 = 48 + 54/432 = 102/432
5. 102/432 simplified gives 17/72
6. So, 6/54 + 6/48 = 17/72

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