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Add 50/9 and 24/45

1^st number: 5 5/9, 2^nd number: 24/45

50/9 + 24/45 is 274/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   50/9 = 50 × 5/9 × 5 = 250/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   24/45 = 24 × 1/45 × 1 = 24/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/45 + 24/45 = 250 + 24/45 = 274/45
5. So, 50/9 + 24/45 = 274/45
   In mixed form: 64/45

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