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Add 50/45 and 24/49

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 24/49

50/45 + 24/49 is 706/441.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
   50/45 = 50 × 49/45 × 49 = 2450/2205
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
   24/49 = 24 × 45/49 × 45 = 1080/2205
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/2205 + 1080/2205 = 2450 + 1080/2205 = 3530/2205
5. 3530/2205 simplified gives 706/441
6. So, 50/45 + 24/49 = 706/441
   In mixed form: 1265/441

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