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Add 50/49 and 40/45

1^st number: 1 1/49, 2^nd number: 40/45

50/49 + 40/45 is 842/441.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
   50/49 = 50 × 45/49 × 45 = 2250/2205
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
   40/45 = 40 × 49/45 × 49 = 1960/2205
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2250/2205 + 1960/2205 = 2250 + 1960/2205 = 4210/2205
5. 4210/2205 simplified gives 842/441
6. So, 50/49 + 40/45 = 842/441
   In mixed form: 1401/441

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