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Add 25/40 and 30/32

25/40 + 30/32 is 25/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
    25/40 = 25 × 4/40 × 4 = 100/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    30/32 = 30 × 5/32 × 5 = 150/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/160 + 150/160 = 100 + 150/160 = 250/160
  5. 250/160 simplified gives 25/16
  6. So, 25/40 + 30/32 = 25/16
    In mixed form: 19/16

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