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Add 80/18 and 45/50

1^st number: 4 8/18, 2^nd number: 45/50

80/18 + 45/50 is 481/90.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   80/18 = 80 × 25/18 × 25 = 2000/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   45/50 = 45 × 9/50 × 9 = 405/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2000/450 + 405/450 = 2000 + 405/450 = 2405/450
5. 2405/450 simplified gives 481/90
6. So, 80/18 + 45/50 = 481/90
   In mixed form: 531/90

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