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Add 49/4 and 45/50

1^st number: 12 1/4, 2^nd number: 45/50

49/4 + 45/50 is 263/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
   49/4 = 49 × 25/4 × 25 = 1225/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
   45/50 = 45 × 2/50 × 2 = 90/100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1225/100 + 90/100 = 1225 + 90/100 = 1315/100
5. 1315/100 simplified gives 263/20
6. So, 49/4 + 45/50 = 263/20
   In mixed form: 133/20

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