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Add 50/25 and 45/90

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 45/90

50/25 + 45/90 is 5/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
   50/25 = 50 × 18/25 × 18 = 900/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   45/90 = 45 × 5/90 × 5 = 225/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/450 + 225/450 = 900 + 225/450 = 1125/450
5. 1125/450 simplified gives 5/2
6. So, 50/25 + 45/90 = 5/2
   In mixed form: 21/2

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