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Add 32/25 and 50/72

1^st number: 1 7/25, 2^nd number: 50/72

32/25 + 50/72 is 1777/900.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
   32/25 = 32 × 72/25 × 72 = 2304/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   50/72 = 50 × 25/72 × 25 = 1250/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2304/1800 + 1250/1800 = 2304 + 1250/1800 = 3554/1800
5. 3554/1800 simplified gives 1777/900
6. So, 32/25 + 50/72 = 1777/900
   In mixed form: 1877/900

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