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Add 50/72 and 42/32

1^st number: 50/72, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

50/72 + 42/32 is 289/144.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 32 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   50/72 = 50 × 4/72 × 4 = 200/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   42/32 = 42 × 9/32 × 9 = 378/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/288 + 378/288 = 200 + 378/288 = 578/288
5. 578/288 simplified gives 289/144
6. So, 50/72 + 42/32 = 289/144
   In mixed form: 21/144

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