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Add 32/25 and 20/56

1st number: 1 7/25, 2nd number: 20/56

32/25 + 20/56 is 573/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
    32/25 = 32 × 56/25 × 56 = 1792/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    20/56 = 20 × 25/56 × 25 = 500/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1792/1400 + 500/1400 = 1792 + 500/1400 = 2292/1400
  5. 2292/1400 simplified gives 573/350
  6. So, 32/25 + 20/56 = 573/350
    In mixed form: 1223/350

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