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Add 32/25 and 10/36

1st number: 1 7/25, 2nd number: 10/36

32/25 + 10/36 is 701/450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    32/25 = 32 × 36/25 × 36 = 1152/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    10/36 = 10 × 25/36 × 25 = 250/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/900 + 250/900 = 1152 + 250/900 = 1402/900
  5. 1402/900 simplified gives 701/450
  6. So, 32/25 + 10/36 = 701/450
    In mixed form: 1251/450

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