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Add 50/32 and 40/90

1^st number: 1 18/32, 2^nd number: 40/90

50/32 + 40/90 is 289/144.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
   50/32 = 50 × 45/32 × 45 = 2250/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
   40/90 = 40 × 16/90 × 16 = 640/1440
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2250/1440 + 640/1440 = 2250 + 640/1440 = 2890/1440
5. 2890/1440 simplified gives 289/144
6. So, 50/32 + 40/90 = 289/144
   In mixed form: 21/144

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