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Add 45/75 and 90/50

1^st number: 45/75, 2^nd number: 1 40/50

45/75 + 90/50 is 12/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   45/75 = 45 × 2/75 × 2 = 90/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   90/50 = 90 × 3/50 × 3 = 270/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/150 + 270/150 = 90 + 270/150 = 360/150
5. 360/150 simplified gives 12/5
6. So, 45/75 + 90/50 = 12/5
   In mixed form: 22/5

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