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Add 25/2 and 21/32

1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 21/32

25/2 + 21/32 is 421/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
    25/2 = 25 × 16/2 × 16 = 400/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    21/32 = 21 × 1/32 × 1 = 21/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/32 + 21/32 = 400 + 21/32 = 421/32
  5. So, 25/2 + 21/32 = 421/32
    In mixed form: 135/32

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