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Add 2/32 and 48/25

1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 1 23/25

2/32 + 48/25 is 793/400.

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,
    2/32 = 2 × 25/32 × 25 = 50/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
    48/25 = 48 × 32/25 × 32 = 1536/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/800 + 1536/800 = 50 + 1536/800 = 1586/800
  5. 1586/800 simplified gives 793/400
  6. So, 2/32 + 48/25 = 793/400
    In mixed form: 1393/400

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