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Add 45/50 and 90/6

1^st number: 45/50, 2^nd number: 15 0/6

45/50 + 90/6 is 159/10.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   90/6 = 90 × 25/6 × 25 = 2250/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/150 + 2250/150 = 135 + 2250/150 = 2385/150
5. 2385/150 simplified gives 159/10
6. So, 45/50 + 90/6 = 159/10
   In mixed form: 159/10

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