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Add 25/18 and 50/45

1^st number: 1 7/18, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

25/18 + 50/45 is 5/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   25/18 = 25 × 5/18 × 5 = 125/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   50/45 = 50 × 2/45 × 2 = 100/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   125/90 + 100/90 = 125 + 100/90 = 225/90
5. 225/90 simplified gives 5/2
6. So, 25/18 + 50/45 = 5/2
   In mixed form: 21/2

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