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Add 3/32 and 25/36

3/32 + 25/36 is 227/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 36 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    3/32 = 3 × 9/32 × 9 = 27/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    25/36 = 25 × 8/36 × 8 = 200/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/288 + 200/288 = 27 + 200/288 = 227/288
  5. So, 3/32 + 25/36 = 227/288

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