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Add 45/50 and 35/45

45/50 + 35/45 is 151/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 45 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    45/50 = 45 × 9/50 × 9 = 405/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
    35/45 = 35 × 10/45 × 10 = 350/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/450 + 350/450 = 405 + 350/450 = 755/450
  5. 755/450 simplified gives 151/90
  6. So, 45/50 + 35/45 = 151/90
    In mixed form: 161/90

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