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Add 32/25 and 10/32

1st number: 1 7/25, 2nd number: 10/32

32/25 + 10/32 is 637/400.

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,
    32/25 = 32 × 32/25 × 32 = 1024/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    10/32 = 10 × 25/32 × 25 = 250/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1024/800 + 250/800 = 1024 + 250/800 = 1274/800
  5. 1274/800 simplified gives 637/400
  6. So, 32/25 + 10/32 = 637/400
    In mixed form: 1237/400

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