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Add 36/75 and 50/32

1^st number: 36/75, 2^nd number: 1 18/32

36/75 + 50/32 is 817/400.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
   36/75 = 36 × 32/75 × 32 = 1152/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
   50/32 = 50 × 75/32 × 75 = 3750/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1152/2400 + 3750/2400 = 1152 + 3750/2400 = 4902/2400
5. 4902/2400 simplified gives 817/400
6. So, 36/75 + 50/32 = 817/400
   In mixed form: 217/400

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