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Add 81/75 and 45/50

1^st number: 1 6/75, 2^nd number: 45/50

81/75 + 45/50 is 99/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   81/75 = 81 × 2/75 × 2 = 162/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/150 + 135/150 = 162 + 135/150 = 297/150
5. 297/150 simplified gives 99/50
6. So, 81/75 + 45/50 = 99/50
   In mixed form: 149/50

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