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Add 27/32 and 25/35

27/32 + 25/35 is 349/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    27/32 = 27 × 35/32 × 35 = 945/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    25/35 = 25 × 32/35 × 32 = 800/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/1120 + 800/1120 = 945 + 800/1120 = 1745/1120
  5. 1745/1120 simplified gives 349/224
  6. So, 27/32 + 25/35 = 349/224
    In mixed form: 1125/224

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