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Add 75/50 and 18/32

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 18/32

75/50 + 18/32 is 33/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 32 is 800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
   75/50 = 75 × 16/50 × 16 = 1200/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
   18/32 = 18 × 25/32 × 25 = 450/800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/800 + 450/800 = 1200 + 450/800 = 1650/800
5. 1650/800 simplified gives 33/16
6. So, 75/50 + 18/32 = 33/16
   In mixed form: 21/16

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