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Add 8/48 and 15/54

8/48 + 15/54 is 4/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   8/48 = 8 × 9/48 × 9 = 72/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   15/54 = 15 × 8/54 × 8 = 120/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/432 + 120/432 = 72 + 120/432 = 192/432
5. 192/432 simplified gives 4/9
6. So, 8/48 + 15/54 = 4/9

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