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Add 50/32 and 90/6

1^st number: 1 18/32, 2^nd number: 15 0/6

50/32 + 90/6 is 265/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 6 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   50/32 = 50 × 3/32 × 3 = 150/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
   90/6 = 90 × 16/6 × 16 = 1440/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/96 + 1440/96 = 150 + 1440/96 = 1590/96
5. 1590/96 simplified gives 265/16
6. So, 50/32 + 90/6 = 265/16
   In mixed form: 169/16

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