Add 21/25 and 12/32
21/25 + 12/32 is 243/200.
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,
21/25 = 21 × 32/25 × 32 = 672/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
12/32 = 12 × 25/32 × 25 = 300/800 - Add the two like fractions:
672/800 + 300/800 = 672 + 300/800 = 972/800 - 972/800 simplified gives 243/200
- So, 21/25 + 12/32 = 243/200
In mixed form: 143/200
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