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Add 45/49 and 75/50

1^st number: 45/49, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

45/49 + 75/50 is 237/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   45/49 = 45 × 50/49 × 50 = 2250/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   75/50 = 75 × 49/50 × 49 = 3675/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2250/2450 + 3675/2450 = 2250 + 3675/2450 = 5925/2450
5. 5925/2450 simplified gives 237/98
6. So, 45/49 + 75/50 = 237/98
   In mixed form: 241/98

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