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Add 10/45 and 50/25

1^st number: 10/45, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

10/45 + 50/25 is 20/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   10/45 = 10 × 5/45 × 5 = 50/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   50/25 = 50 × 9/25 × 9 = 450/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/225 + 450/225 = 50 + 450/225 = 500/225
5. 500/225 simplified gives 20/9
6. So, 10/45 + 50/25 = 20/9
   In mixed form: 22/9

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