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Add 2/45 and 50/42

1^st number: 2/45, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

2/45 + 50/42 is 389/315.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 42 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   2/45 = 2 × 14/45 × 14 = 28/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   50/42 = 50 × 15/42 × 15 = 750/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   28/630 + 750/630 = 28 + 750/630 = 778/630
5. 778/630 simplified gives 389/315
6. So, 2/45 + 50/42 = 389/315
   In mixed form: 174/315

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