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Add 32/25 and 30/24

1st number: 1 7/25, 2nd number: 1 6/24

32/25 + 30/24 is 253/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 24 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
    32/25 = 32 × 24/25 × 24 = 768/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    30/24 = 30 × 25/24 × 25 = 750/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/600 + 750/600 = 768 + 750/600 = 1518/600
  5. 1518/600 simplified gives 253/100
  6. So, 32/25 + 30/24 = 253/100
    In mixed form: 253/100

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