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Add 50/32 and 90/30

1^st number: 1 18/32, 2^nd number: 3 0/30

50/32 + 90/30 is 73/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 30 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   50/32 = 50 × 15/32 × 15 = 750/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   90/30 = 90 × 16/30 × 16 = 1440/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/480 + 1440/480 = 750 + 1440/480 = 2190/480
5. 2190/480 simplified gives 73/16
6. So, 50/32 + 90/30 = 73/16
   In mixed form: 49/16

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