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Add 25/10 and 7/32

1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 7/32

25/10 + 7/32 is 87/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    25/10 = 25 × 16/10 × 16 = 400/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    7/32 = 7 × 5/32 × 5 = 35/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/160 + 35/160 = 400 + 35/160 = 435/160
  5. 435/160 simplified gives 87/32
  6. So, 25/10 + 7/32 = 87/32
    In mixed form: 223/32

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