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Add 3/45 and 75/50

1^st number: 3/45, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

3/45 + 75/50 is 47/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
   3/45 = 3 × 10/45 × 10 = 30/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   75/50 = 75 × 9/50 × 9 = 675/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/450 + 675/450 = 30 + 675/450 = 705/450
5. 705/450 simplified gives 47/30
6. So, 3/45 + 75/50 = 47/30
   In mixed form: 117/30

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