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Add 25/72 and 42/32

1st number: 25/72, 2nd number: 1 10/32

25/72 + 42/32 is 239/144.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    25/72 = 25 × 4/72 × 4 = 100/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    42/32 = 42 × 9/32 × 9 = 378/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/288 + 378/288 = 100 + 378/288 = 478/288
  5. 478/288 simplified gives 239/144
  6. So, 25/72 + 42/32 = 239/144
    In mixed form: 195/144

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