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Add 75/5 and 50/45

1^st number: 15 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

75/5 + 50/45 is 145/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   75/5 = 75 × 9/5 × 9 = 675/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   50/45 = 50 × 1/45 × 1 = 50/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/45 + 50/45 = 675 + 50/45 = 725/45
5. 725/45 simplified gives 145/9
6. So, 75/5 + 50/45 = 145/9
   In mixed form: 161/9

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