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Add 2/25 and 24/32

2/25 + 24/32 is 83/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
    2/25 = 2 × 32/25 × 32 = 64/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    24/32 = 24 × 25/32 × 25 = 600/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/800 + 600/800 = 64 + 600/800 = 664/800
  5. 664/800 simplified gives 83/100
  6. So, 2/25 + 24/32 = 83/100

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