Add 25/32 and 50/25
1st number: 25/32, 2nd number: 2 0/25
25/32 + 50/25 is 89/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
50/25 = 50 × 32/25 × 32 = 1600/800 - Add the two like fractions:
625/800 + 1600/800 = 625 + 1600/800 = 2225/800 - 2225/800 simplified gives 89/32
- So, 25/32 + 50/25 = 89/32
In mixed form: 225/32
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