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Add 1/2 and 45/50

1/2 + 45/50 is 7/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 50 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    1/2 = 1 × 25/2 × 25 = 25/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    45/50 = 45 × 1/50 × 1 = 45/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/50 + 45/50 = 25 + 45/50 = 70/50
  5. 70/50 simplified gives 7/5
  6. So, 1/2 + 45/50 = 7/5
    In mixed form: 12/5

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