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Add 50/32 and 90/72

1^st number: 1 18/32, 2^nd number: 1 18/72

50/32 + 90/72 is 45/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   50/32 = 50 × 9/32 × 9 = 450/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   90/72 = 90 × 4/72 × 4 = 360/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/288 + 360/288 = 450 + 360/288 = 810/288
5. 810/288 simplified gives 45/16
6. So, 50/32 + 90/72 = 45/16
   In mixed form: 213/16

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