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Add 40/32 and 35/50

1^st number: 1 8/32, 2^nd number: 35/50

40/32 + 35/50 is 39/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 50 is 800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
   40/32 = 40 × 25/32 × 25 = 1000/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
   35/50 = 35 × 16/50 × 16 = 560/800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1000/800 + 560/800 = 1000 + 560/800 = 1560/800
5. 1560/800 simplified gives 39/20
6. So, 40/32 + 35/50 = 39/20
   In mixed form: 119/20

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