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Add 80/50 and 60/32

1^st number: 1 30/50, 2^nd number: 1 28/32

80/50 + 60/32 is 139/40.

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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,
   80/50 = 80 × 16/50 × 16 = 1280/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
   60/32 = 60 × 25/32 × 25 = 1500/800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1280/800 + 1500/800 = 1280 + 1500/800 = 2780/800
5. 2780/800 simplified gives 139/40
6. So, 80/50 + 60/32 = 139/40
   In mixed form: 319/40

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