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Add 70/32 and 50/72

1^st number: 2 6/32, 2^nd number: 50/72

70/32 + 50/72 is 415/144.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   70/32 = 70 × 9/32 × 9 = 630/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   50/72 = 50 × 4/72 × 4 = 200/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/288 + 200/288 = 630 + 200/288 = 830/288
5. 830/288 simplified gives 415/144
6. So, 70/32 + 50/72 = 415/144
   In mixed form: 2127/144

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