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Add 56/32 and 70/50

1^st number: 1 24/32, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

56/32 + 70/50 is 63/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 50 is 800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
   56/32 = 56 × 25/32 × 25 = 1400/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
   70/50 = 70 × 16/50 × 16 = 1120/800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/800 + 1120/800 = 1400 + 1120/800 = 2520/800
5. 2520/800 simplified gives 63/20
6. So, 56/32 + 70/50 = 63/20
   In mixed form: 33/20

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