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Add 25/32 and 30/25

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

25/32 + 30/25 is 317/160.

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,
    25/32 = 25 × 25/32 × 25 = 625/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
    30/25 = 30 × 32/25 × 32 = 960/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    625/800 + 960/800 = 625 + 960/800 = 1585/800
  5. 1585/800 simplified gives 317/160
  6. So, 25/32 + 30/25 = 317/160
    In mixed form: 1157/160

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