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Add 32/25 and 10/96

1st number: 1 7/25, 2nd number: 10/96

32/25 + 10/96 is 1661/1200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
    32/25 = 32 × 96/25 × 96 = 3072/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    10/96 = 10 × 25/96 × 25 = 250/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3072/2400 + 250/2400 = 3072 + 250/2400 = 3322/2400
  5. 3322/2400 simplified gives 1661/1200
  6. So, 32/25 + 10/96 = 1661/1200
    In mixed form: 1461/1200

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