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Add 81/50 and 70/32

1^st number: 1 31/50, 2^nd number: 2 6/32

81/50 + 70/32 is 1523/400.

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,
   81/50 = 81 × 16/50 × 16 = 1296/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
   70/32 = 70 × 25/32 × 25 = 1750/800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1296/800 + 1750/800 = 1296 + 1750/800 = 3046/800
5. 3046/800 simplified gives 1523/400
6. So, 81/50 + 70/32 = 1523/400
   In mixed form: 3323/400

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