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Add 25/75 and 40/32

1^st number: 25/75, 2^nd number: 1 8/32

25/75 + 40/32 is 19/12.

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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,
   40/32 = 40 × 75/32 × 75 = 3000/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   800/2400 + 3000/2400 = 800 + 3000/2400 = 3800/2400
5. 3800/2400 simplified gives 19/12
6. So, 25/75 + 40/32 = 19/12
   In mixed form: 17/12

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