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Add 50/32 and 50/70

1^st number: 1 18/32, 2^nd number: 50/70

50/32 + 50/70 is 255/112.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
   50/32 = 50 × 35/32 × 35 = 1750/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
   50/70 = 50 × 16/70 × 16 = 800/1120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/1120 + 800/1120 = 1750 + 800/1120 = 2550/1120
5. 2550/1120 simplified gives 255/112
6. So, 50/32 + 50/70 = 255/112
   In mixed form: 231/112

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