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Add 45/36 and 48/50

1^st number: 1 9/36, 2^nd number: 48/50

45/36 + 48/50 is 221/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   45/36 = 45 × 25/36 × 25 = 1125/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   48/50 = 48 × 18/50 × 18 = 864/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1125/900 + 864/900 = 1125 + 864/900 = 1989/900
5. 1989/900 simplified gives 221/100
6. So, 45/36 + 48/50 = 221/100
   In mixed form: 221/100

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