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Add 25/32 and 75/84

25/32 + 75/84 is 375/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 84 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    25/32 = 25 × 21/32 × 21 = 525/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    75/84 = 75 × 8/84 × 8 = 600/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/672 + 600/672 = 525 + 600/672 = 1125/672
  5. 1125/672 simplified gives 375/224
  6. So, 25/32 + 75/84 = 375/224
    In mixed form: 1151/224

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