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Add 32/25 and 21/30

1st number: 1 7/25, 2nd number: 21/30

32/25 + 21/30 is 99/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    32/25 = 32 × 6/25 × 6 = 192/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    21/30 = 21 × 5/30 × 5 = 105/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/150 + 105/150 = 192 + 105/150 = 297/150
  5. 297/150 simplified gives 99/50
  6. So, 32/25 + 21/30 = 99/50
    In mixed form: 149/50

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