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Add 32/10 and 50/72

1^st number: 3 2/10, 2^nd number: 50/72

32/10 + 50/72 is 701/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   32/10 = 32 × 36/10 × 36 = 1152/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1152/360 + 250/360 = 1152 + 250/360 = 1402/360
5. 1402/360 simplified gives 701/180
6. So, 32/10 + 50/72 = 701/180
   In mixed form: 3161/180

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