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Add 72/9 and 45/50

1^st number: 8 0/9, 2^nd number: 45/50

72/9 + 45/50 is 89/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
   72/9 = 72 × 50/9 × 50 = 3600/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   45/50 = 45 × 9/50 × 9 = 405/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3600/450 + 405/450 = 3600 + 405/450 = 4005/450
5. 4005/450 simplified gives 89/10
6. So, 72/9 + 45/50 = 89/10
   In mixed form: 89/10

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