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Add 50/45 and 27/30

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 27/30

50/45 + 27/30 is 181/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   50/45 = 50 × 2/45 × 2 = 100/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   27/30 = 27 × 3/30 × 3 = 81/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/90 + 81/90 = 100 + 81/90 = 181/90
5. So, 50/45 + 27/30 = 181/90
   In mixed form: 21/90

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