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Add 50/24 and 90/45

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 2 0/45

50/24 + 90/45 is 49/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   50/24 = 50 × 15/24 × 15 = 750/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   90/45 = 90 × 8/45 × 8 = 720/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/360 + 720/360 = 750 + 720/360 = 1470/360
5. 1470/360 simplified gives 49/12
6. So, 50/24 + 90/45 = 49/12
   In mixed form: 41/12

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