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Add 50/45 and 40/6

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

50/45 + 40/6 is 70/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 6 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 6 × 15 = 90,
   40/6 = 40 × 15/6 × 15 = 600/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/90 + 600/90 = 100 + 600/90 = 700/90
5. 700/90 simplified gives 70/9
6. So, 50/45 + 40/6 = 70/9
   In mixed form: 77/9

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