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Add 50/45 and 40/12

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 3 4/12

50/45 + 40/12 is 40/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   40/12 = 40 × 15/12 × 15 = 600/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/180 + 600/180 = 200 + 600/180 = 800/180
5. 800/180 simplified gives 40/9
6. So, 50/45 + 40/12 = 40/9
   In mixed form: 44/9

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