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Add 8/36 and 54/48

1^st number: 8/36, 2^nd number: 1 6/48

8/36 + 54/48 is 97/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   8/36 = 8 × 4/36 × 4 = 32/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   54/48 = 54 × 3/48 × 3 = 162/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/144 + 162/144 = 32 + 162/144 = 194/144
5. 194/144 simplified gives 97/72
6. So, 8/36 + 54/48 = 97/72
   In mixed form: 125/72

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