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Add 42/45 and 50/18

1^st number: 42/45, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

42/45 + 50/18 is 167/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   42/45 = 42 × 2/45 × 2 = 84/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   50/18 = 50 × 5/18 × 5 = 250/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/90 + 250/90 = 84 + 250/90 = 334/90
5. 334/90 simplified gives 167/45
6. So, 42/45 + 50/18 = 167/45
   In mixed form: 332/45

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