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Add 10/32 and 20/25

10/32 + 20/25 is 89/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 25 is 800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    10/32 = 10 × 25/32 × 25 = 250/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
    20/25 = 20 × 32/25 × 32 = 640/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/800 + 640/800 = 250 + 640/800 = 890/800
  5. 890/800 simplified gives 89/80
  6. So, 10/32 + 20/25 = 89/80
    In mixed form: 19/80

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