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Add 45/2 and 45/18

1^st number: 22 1/2, 2^nd number: 2 9/18

45/2 + 45/18 is 25/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 18 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
   45/2 = 45 × 9/2 × 9 = 405/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   45/18 = 45 × 1/18 × 1 = 45/18
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/18 + 45/18 = 405 + 45/18 = 450/18
5. 450/18 simplified gives 25/1
6. So, 45/2 + 45/18 = 25/1

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