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Add 25/32 and 60/72

25/32 + 60/72 is 155/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 72 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    25/32 = 25 × 9/32 × 9 = 225/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    60/72 = 60 × 4/72 × 4 = 240/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/288 + 240/288 = 225 + 240/288 = 465/288
  5. 465/288 simplified gives 155/96
  6. So, 25/32 + 60/72 = 155/96
    In mixed form: 159/96

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