Add 5/25 and 6/32
5/25 + 6/32 is 31/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 32 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
5/25 = 5 × 32/25 × 32 = 160/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
6/32 = 6 × 25/32 × 25 = 150/800 - Add the two like fractions:
160/800 + 150/800 = 160 + 150/800 = 310/800 - 310/800 simplified gives 31/80
- So, 5/25 + 6/32 = 31/80
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