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Add 50/45 and 75/8

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 9 3/8

50/45 + 75/8 is 755/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   50/45 = 50 × 8/45 × 8 = 400/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   75/8 = 75 × 45/8 × 45 = 3375/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/360 + 3375/360 = 400 + 3375/360 = 3775/360
5. 3775/360 simplified gives 755/72
6. So, 50/45 + 75/8 = 755/72
   In mixed form: 1035/72

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