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Add 20/32 and 50/25

1^st number: 20/32, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

20/32 + 50/25 is 21/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 25 is 800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
   20/32 = 20 × 25/32 × 25 = 500/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
   50/25 = 50 × 32/25 × 32 = 1600/800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/800 + 1600/800 = 500 + 1600/800 = 2100/800
5. 2100/800 simplified gives 21/8
6. So, 20/32 + 50/25 = 21/8
   In mixed form: 25/8

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