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Add 50/32 and 42/25

1^st number: 1 18/32, 2^nd number: 1 17/25

50/32 + 42/25 is 1297/400.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 25 is 800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
   50/32 = 50 × 25/32 × 25 = 1250/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
   42/25 = 42 × 32/25 × 32 = 1344/800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/800 + 1344/800 = 1250 + 1344/800 = 2594/800
5. 2594/800 simplified gives 1297/400
6. So, 50/32 + 42/25 = 1297/400
   In mixed form: 397/400

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