Add 32/25 and 21/7, Solve 1 7/25 + 3 0/7 as a fraction

Add 32/25 and 21/7

1^st number: 1 7/25, 2^nd number: 3 0/7

32/25 + 21/7 is 107/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 7 is 175

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
32/25 = 32 × 7/25 × 7 = 224/175
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
21/7 = 21 × 25/7 × 25 = 525/175
Add the two like fractions:
224/175 + 525/175 = 224 + 525/175 = 749/175
749/175 simplified gives 107/25
So, 32/25 + 21/7 = 107/25
In mixed form: 47/25

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