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Add 45/18 and 25/50

1^st number: 2 9/18, 2^nd number: 25/50

45/18 + 25/50 is 3/1.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   45/18 = 45 × 25/18 × 25 = 1125/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   25/50 = 25 × 9/50 × 9 = 225/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1125/450 + 225/450 = 1125 + 225/450 = 1350/450
5. 1350/450 simplified gives 3/1
6. So, 45/18 + 25/50 = 3/1

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