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Add 35/50 and 56/32

1^st number: 35/50, 2^nd number: 1 24/32

35/50 + 56/32 is 49/20.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   35/50 = 35 × 16/50 × 16 = 560/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
   56/32 = 56 × 25/32 × 25 = 1400/800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/800 + 1400/800 = 560 + 1400/800 = 1960/800
5. 1960/800 simplified gives 49/20
6. So, 35/50 + 56/32 = 49/20
   In mixed form: 29/20

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