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Add 24/50 and 36/32

1^st number: 24/50, 2^nd number: 1 4/32

24/50 + 36/32 is 321/200.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 32 is 800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
   24/50 = 24 × 16/50 × 16 = 384/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
   36/32 = 36 × 25/32 × 25 = 900/800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/800 + 900/800 = 384 + 900/800 = 1284/800
5. 1284/800 simplified gives 321/200
6. So, 24/50 + 36/32 = 321/200
   In mixed form: 1121/200

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