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Add 98/32 and 56/50

1^st number: 3 2/32, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

98/32 + 56/50 is 1673/400.

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,
   98/32 = 98 × 25/32 × 25 = 2450/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
   56/50 = 56 × 16/50 × 16 = 896/800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/800 + 896/800 = 2450 + 896/800 = 3346/800
5. 3346/800 simplified gives 1673/400
6. So, 98/32 + 56/50 = 1673/400
   In mixed form: 473/400

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