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Add 10/50 and 54/45

1^st number: 10/50, 2^nd number: 1 9/45

10/50 + 54/45 is 7/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   10/50 = 10 × 9/50 × 9 = 90/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
   54/45 = 54 × 10/45 × 10 = 540/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/450 + 540/450 = 90 + 540/450 = 630/450
5. 630/450 simplified gives 7/5
6. So, 10/50 + 54/45 = 7/5
   In mixed form: 12/5

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