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Add 84/32 and 70/50

1^st number: 2 20/32, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

84/32 + 70/50 is 161/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 50 is 800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
   84/32 = 84 × 25/32 × 25 = 2100/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
   70/50 = 70 × 16/50 × 16 = 1120/800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/800 + 1120/800 = 2100 + 1120/800 = 3220/800
5. 3220/800 simplified gives 161/40
6. So, 84/32 + 70/50 = 161/40
   In mixed form: 41/40

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