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Add 21/25 and 18/32

21/25 + 18/32 is 561/400.

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,
    21/25 = 21 × 32/25 × 32 = 672/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    18/32 = 18 × 25/32 × 25 = 450/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/800 + 450/800 = 672 + 450/800 = 1122/800
  5. 1122/800 simplified gives 561/400
  6. So, 21/25 + 18/32 = 561/400
    In mixed form: 1161/400

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