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Add 50/32 and 20/24

1^st number: 1 18/32, 2^nd number: 20/24

50/32 + 20/24 is 115/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 24 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   50/32 = 50 × 3/32 × 3 = 150/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   20/24 = 20 × 4/24 × 4 = 80/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/96 + 80/96 = 150 + 80/96 = 230/96
5. 230/96 simplified gives 115/48
6. So, 50/32 + 20/24 = 115/48
   In mixed form: 219/48

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