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Add 24/32 and 30/25

1st number: 24/32, 2nd number: 1 5/25

24/32 + 30/25 is 39/20.

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,
    24/32 = 24 × 25/32 × 25 = 600/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
    30/25 = 30 × 32/25 × 32 = 960/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/800 + 960/800 = 600 + 960/800 = 1560/800
  5. 1560/800 simplified gives 39/20
  6. So, 24/32 + 30/25 = 39/20
    In mixed form: 119/20

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