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Add 42/32 and 70/50

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

42/32 + 70/50 is 217/80.

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,
   42/32 = 42 × 25/32 × 25 = 1050/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
   70/50 = 70 × 16/50 × 16 = 1120/800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/800 + 1120/800 = 1050 + 1120/800 = 2170/800
5. 2170/800 simplified gives 217/80
6. So, 42/32 + 70/50 = 217/80
   In mixed form: 257/80

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