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Add 40/50 and 60/32

1^st number: 40/50, 2^nd number: 1 28/32

40/50 + 60/32 is 107/40.

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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,
   40/50 = 40 × 16/50 × 16 = 640/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
   60/32 = 60 × 25/32 × 25 = 1500/800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   640/800 + 1500/800 = 640 + 1500/800 = 2140/800
5. 2140/800 simplified gives 107/40
6. So, 40/50 + 60/32 = 107/40
   In mixed form: 227/40

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