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Add 25/32 and 9/28

25/32 + 9/28 is 247/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 28 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    25/32 = 25 × 7/32 × 7 = 175/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
    9/28 = 9 × 8/28 × 8 = 72/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/224 + 72/224 = 175 + 72/224 = 247/224
  5. So, 25/32 + 9/28 = 247/224
    In mixed form: 123/224

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