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Add 50/32 and 35/28

1^st number: 1 18/32, 2^nd number: 1 7/28

50/32 + 35/28 is 45/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 28 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   50/32 = 50 × 7/32 × 7 = 350/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
   35/28 = 35 × 8/28 × 8 = 280/224
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/224 + 280/224 = 350 + 280/224 = 630/224
5. 630/224 simplified gives 45/16
6. So, 50/32 + 35/28 = 45/16
   In mixed form: 213/16

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