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Add 8/48 and 54/7

1^st number: 8/48, 2^nd number: 7 5/7

8/48 + 54/7 is 331/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 7 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   8/48 = 8 × 7/48 × 7 = 56/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
   54/7 = 54 × 48/7 × 48 = 2592/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/336 + 2592/336 = 56 + 2592/336 = 2648/336
5. 2648/336 simplified gives 331/42
6. So, 8/48 + 54/7 = 331/42
   In mixed form: 737/42

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