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Add 25/36 and 42/32

1st number: 25/36, 2nd number: 1 10/32

25/36 + 42/32 is 289/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    25/36 = 25 × 8/36 × 8 = 200/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    42/32 = 42 × 9/32 × 9 = 378/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/288 + 378/288 = 200 + 378/288 = 578/288
  5. 578/288 simplified gives 289/144
  6. So, 25/36 + 42/32 = 289/144
    In mixed form: 21/144

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