Add 25/32 and 42/75
25/32 + 42/75 is 1073/800.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
25/32 = 25 × 75/32 × 75 = 1875/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
42/75 = 42 × 32/75 × 32 = 1344/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1875/2400 + 1344/2400 = 1875 + 1344/2400 = 3219/2400 - 3219/2400 simplified gives 1073/800
- So, 25/32 + 42/75 = 1073/800
In mixed form: 1273/800
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