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Add 56/32 and 50/18

1^st number: 1 24/32, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

56/32 + 50/18 is 163/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 18 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   56/32 = 56 × 9/32 × 9 = 504/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   50/18 = 50 × 16/18 × 16 = 800/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/288 + 800/288 = 504 + 800/288 = 1304/288
5. 1304/288 simplified gives 163/36
6. So, 56/32 + 50/18 = 163/36
   In mixed form: 419/36

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