Add 21/25 and 27/32
21/25 + 27/32 is 1347/800.
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,
27/32 = 27 × 25/32 × 25 = 675/800 - Add the two like fractions:
672/800 + 675/800 = 672 + 675/800 = 1347/800 - So, 21/25 + 27/32 = 1347/800
In mixed form: 1547/800
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