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Add 27/25 and 2/32

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

27/25 + 2/32 is 457/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 32 is 800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
    27/25 = 27 × 32/25 × 32 = 864/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    2/32 = 2 × 25/32 × 25 = 50/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/800 + 50/800 = 864 + 50/800 = 914/800
  5. 914/800 simplified gives 457/400
  6. So, 27/25 + 2/32 = 457/400
    In mixed form: 157/400

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