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Add 2/25 and 32/10

1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 3 2/10

2/25 + 32/10 is 82/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 10 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    2/25 = 2 × 2/25 × 2 = 4/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
    32/10 = 32 × 5/10 × 5 = 160/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/50 + 160/50 = 4 + 160/50 = 164/50
  5. 164/50 simplified gives 82/25
  6. So, 2/25 + 32/10 = 82/25
    In mixed form: 37/25

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