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Add 45/90 and 98/50

1^st number: 45/90, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

45/90 + 98/50 is 123/50.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   98/50 = 98 × 9/50 × 9 = 882/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/450 + 882/450 = 225 + 882/450 = 1107/450
5. 1107/450 simplified gives 123/50
6. So, 45/90 + 98/50 = 123/50
   In mixed form: 223/50

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