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Add 40/50 and 90/32

1^st number: 40/50, 2^nd number: 2 26/32

40/50 + 90/32 is 289/80.

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,
   40/50 = 40 × 16/50 × 16 = 640/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
   90/32 = 90 × 25/32 × 25 = 2250/800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   640/800 + 2250/800 = 640 + 2250/800 = 2890/800
5. 2890/800 simplified gives 289/80
6. So, 40/50 + 90/32 = 289/80
   In mixed form: 349/80

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