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Add 45/50 and 54/40

1^st number: 45/50, 2^nd number: 1 14/40

45/50 + 54/40 is 9/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   45/50 = 45 × 4/50 × 4 = 180/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   54/40 = 54 × 5/40 × 5 = 270/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/200 + 270/200 = 180 + 270/200 = 450/200
5. 450/200 simplified gives 9/4
6. So, 45/50 + 54/40 = 9/4
   In mixed form: 21/4

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