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Add 80/50 and 81/32

1^st number: 1 30/50, 2^nd number: 2 17/32

80/50 + 81/32 is 661/160.

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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,
   81/32 = 81 × 25/32 × 25 = 2025/800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1280/800 + 2025/800 = 1280 + 2025/800 = 3305/800
5. 3305/800 simplified gives 661/160
6. So, 80/50 + 81/32 = 661/160
   In mixed form: 421/160

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