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Add 50/20 and 45/32

1^st number: 2 10/20, 2^nd number: 1 13/32

50/20 + 45/32 is 125/32.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
   50/20 = 50 × 8/20 × 8 = 400/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   45/32 = 45 × 5/32 × 5 = 225/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/160 + 225/160 = 400 + 225/160 = 625/160
5. 625/160 simplified gives 125/32
6. So, 50/20 + 45/32 = 125/32
   In mixed form: 329/32

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