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Add 50/2 and 50/45

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

50/2 + 50/45 is 235/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
   50/2 = 50 × 45/2 × 45 = 2250/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   50/45 = 50 × 2/45 × 2 = 100/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2250/90 + 100/90 = 2250 + 100/90 = 2350/90
5. 2350/90 simplified gives 235/9
6. So, 50/2 + 50/45 = 235/9
   In mixed form: 261/9

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