Add 21/25 and 28/32
21/25 + 28/32 is 343/200.
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,
28/32 = 28 × 25/32 × 25 = 700/800 - Add the two like fractions:
672/800 + 700/800 = 672 + 700/800 = 1372/800 - 1372/800 simplified gives 343/200
- So, 21/25 + 28/32 = 343/200
In mixed form: 1143/200
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