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Add 70/32 and 40/50

1^st number: 2 6/32, 2^nd number: 40/50

70/32 + 40/50 is 239/80.

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,
   70/32 = 70 × 25/32 × 25 = 1750/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
   40/50 = 40 × 16/50 × 16 = 640/800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/800 + 640/800 = 1750 + 640/800 = 2390/800
5. 2390/800 simplified gives 239/80
6. So, 70/32 + 40/50 = 239/80
   In mixed form: 279/80

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