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Add 25/75 and 27/32

25/75 + 27/32 is 113/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    25/75 = 25 × 32/75 × 32 = 800/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
    27/32 = 27 × 75/32 × 75 = 2025/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/2400 + 2025/2400 = 800 + 2025/2400 = 2825/2400
  5. 2825/2400 simplified gives 113/96
  6. So, 25/75 + 27/32 = 113/96
    In mixed form: 117/96

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