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Add 49/45 and 50/36

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 1 14/36

49/45 + 50/36 is 223/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   49/45 = 49 × 4/45 × 4 = 196/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/180 + 250/180 = 196 + 250/180 = 446/180
5. 446/180 simplified gives 223/90
6. So, 49/45 + 50/36 = 223/90
   In mixed form: 243/90

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