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Add 8/54 and 12/48

8/54 + 12/48 is 43/108.

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,
    8/54 = 8 × 8/54 × 8 = 64/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    12/48 = 12 × 9/48 × 9 = 108/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/432 + 108/432 = 64 + 108/432 = 172/432
  5. 172/432 simplified gives 43/108
  6. So, 8/54 + 12/48 = 43/108

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