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Add 25/32 and 42/75

25/32 + 42/75 is 1073/800.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
    25/32 = 25 × 75/32 × 75 = 1875/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    42/75 = 42 × 32/75 × 32 = 1344/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1875/2400 + 1344/2400 = 1875 + 1344/2400 = 3219/2400
  5. 3219/2400 simplified gives 1073/800
  6. So, 25/32 + 42/75 = 1073/800
    In mixed form: 1273/800

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