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Add 49/50 and 40/32

1^st number: 49/50, 2^nd number: 1 8/32

49/50 + 40/32 is 223/100.

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,
   49/50 = 49 × 16/50 × 16 = 784/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
   40/32 = 40 × 25/32 × 25 = 1000/800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   784/800 + 1000/800 = 784 + 1000/800 = 1784/800
5. 1784/800 simplified gives 223/100
6. So, 49/50 + 40/32 = 223/100
   In mixed form: 223/100

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