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Add 50/9 and 45/4

1^st number: 5 5/9, 2^nd number: 11 1/4

50/9 + 45/4 is 605/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 4 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   50/9 = 50 × 4/9 × 4 = 200/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   45/4 = 45 × 9/4 × 9 = 405/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/36 + 405/36 = 200 + 405/36 = 605/36
5. So, 50/9 + 45/4 = 605/36
   In mixed form: 1629/36

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