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Add 49/50 and 54/45

1^st number: 49/50, 2^nd number: 1 9/45

49/50 + 54/45 is 109/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   49/50 = 49 × 9/50 × 9 = 441/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
   54/45 = 54 × 10/45 × 10 = 540/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   441/450 + 540/450 = 441 + 540/450 = 981/450
5. 981/450 simplified gives 109/50
6. So, 49/50 + 54/45 = 109/50
   In mixed form: 29/50

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