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Add 45/90 and 5/50

45/90 + 5/50 is 3/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   45/90 = 45 × 5/90 × 5 = 225/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/450 + 45/450 = 225 + 45/450 = 270/450
5. 270/450 simplified gives 3/5
6. So, 45/90 + 5/50 = 3/5

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