Add 25/32 and 42/25, Solve 25/32 + 1 17/25 as a fraction

Add 25/32 and 42/25

1^st number: 25/32, 2^nd number: 1 17/25

25/32 + 42/25 is 1969/800.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
25/32 = 25 × 25/32 × 25 = 625/800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
42/25 = 42 × 32/25 × 32 = 1344/800
Add the two like fractions:
625/800 + 1344/800 = 625 + 1344/800 = 1969/800
So, 25/32 + 42/25 = 1969/800
In mixed form: 2369/800

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