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Add 45/9 and 25/50

1^st number: 5 0/9, 2^nd number: 25/50

45/9 + 25/50 is 11/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
   45/9 = 45 × 50/9 × 50 = 2250/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   25/50 = 25 × 9/50 × 9 = 225/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2250/450 + 225/450 = 2250 + 225/450 = 2475/450
5. 2475/450 simplified gives 11/2
6. So, 45/9 + 25/50 = 11/2
   In mixed form: 51/2

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