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Add 45/18 and 64/50

1^st number: 2 9/18, 2^nd number: 1 14/50

45/18 + 64/50 is 189/50.

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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,
   64/50 = 64 × 9/50 × 9 = 576/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1125/450 + 576/450 = 1125 + 576/450 = 1701/450
5. 1701/450 simplified gives 189/50
6. So, 45/18 + 64/50 = 189/50
   In mixed form: 339/50

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