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Add 50/45 and 70/50

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

50/45 + 70/50 is 113/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
   50/45 = 50 × 10/45 × 10 = 500/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   70/50 = 70 × 9/50 × 9 = 630/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/450 + 630/450 = 500 + 630/450 = 1130/450
5. 1130/450 simplified gives 113/45
6. So, 50/45 + 70/50 = 113/45
   In mixed form: 223/45

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