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Add 50/18 and 80/45

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 1 35/45

50/18 + 80/45 is 41/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   50/18 = 50 × 5/18 × 5 = 250/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   80/45 = 80 × 2/45 × 2 = 160/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/90 + 160/90 = 250 + 160/90 = 410/90
5. 410/90 simplified gives 41/9
6. So, 50/18 + 80/45 = 41/9
   In mixed form: 45/9

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