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Add 28/25 and 3/32

1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 3/32

28/25 + 3/32 is 971/800.

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,
    28/25 = 28 × 32/25 × 32 = 896/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    3/32 = 3 × 25/32 × 25 = 75/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    896/800 + 75/800 = 896 + 75/800 = 971/800
  5. So, 28/25 + 3/32 = 971/800
    In mixed form: 1171/800

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