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Add 80/12 and 54/48

1^st number: 6 8/12, 2^nd number: 1 6/48

80/12 + 54/48 is 187/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   80/12 = 80 × 4/12 × 4 = 320/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   54/48 = 54 × 1/48 × 1 = 54/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   320/48 + 54/48 = 320 + 54/48 = 374/48
5. 374/48 simplified gives 187/24
6. So, 80/12 + 54/48 = 187/24
   In mixed form: 719/24

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