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Add 50/6 and 70/45

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

50/6 + 70/45 is 89/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   50/6 = 50 × 15/6 × 15 = 750/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   70/45 = 70 × 2/45 × 2 = 140/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/90 + 140/90 = 750 + 140/90 = 890/90
5. 890/90 simplified gives 89/9
6. So, 50/6 + 70/45 = 89/9
   In mixed form: 98/9

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