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Add 50/45 and 60/9

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 6 6/9

50/45 + 60/9 is 70/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   50/45 = 50 × 1/45 × 1 = 50/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   60/9 = 60 × 5/9 × 5 = 300/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/45 + 300/45 = 50 + 300/45 = 350/45
5. 350/45 simplified gives 70/9
6. So, 50/45 + 60/9 = 70/9
   In mixed form: 77/9

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