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Add 12/32 and 18/25

12/32 + 18/25 is 219/200.

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,
    12/32 = 12 × 25/32 × 25 = 300/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
    18/25 = 18 × 32/25 × 32 = 576/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/800 + 576/800 = 300 + 576/800 = 876/800
  5. 876/800 simplified gives 219/200
  6. So, 12/32 + 18/25 = 219/200
    In mixed form: 119/200

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