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Add 80/50 and 36/32

1^st number: 1 30/50, 2^nd number: 1 4/32

80/50 + 36/32 is 109/40.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   80/50 = 80 × 16/50 × 16 = 1280/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
   36/32 = 36 × 25/32 × 25 = 900/800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1280/800 + 900/800 = 1280 + 900/800 = 2180/800
5. 2180/800 simplified gives 109/40
6. So, 80/50 + 36/32 = 109/40
   In mixed form: 229/40

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