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Add 54/45 and 72/50

1^st number: 1 9/45, 2^nd number: 1 22/50

54/45 + 72/50 is 66/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
   54/45 = 54 × 10/45 × 10 = 540/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   72/50 = 72 × 9/50 × 9 = 648/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/450 + 648/450 = 540 + 648/450 = 1188/450
5. 1188/450 simplified gives 66/25
6. So, 54/45 + 72/50 = 66/25
   In mixed form: 216/25

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