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Add 32/15 and 5/25

1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 5/25

32/15 + 5/25 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 25 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
    32/15 = 32 × 5/15 × 5 = 160/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
    5/25 = 5 × 3/25 × 3 = 15/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/75 + 15/75 = 160 + 15/75 = 175/75
  5. 175/75 simplified gives 7/3
  6. So, 32/15 + 5/25 = 7/3
    In mixed form: 21/3

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