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Add 50/45 and 42/32

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

50/45 + 42/32 is 349/144.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   50/45 = 50 × 32/45 × 32 = 1600/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
   42/32 = 42 × 45/32 × 45 = 1890/1440
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1600/1440 + 1890/1440 = 1600 + 1890/1440 = 3490/1440
5. 3490/1440 simplified gives 349/144
6. So, 50/45 + 42/32 = 349/144
   In mixed form: 261/144

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