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Add 32/25 and 30/40

1st number: 1 7/25, 2nd number: 30/40

32/25 + 30/40 is 203/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 40 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    32/25 = 32 × 8/25 × 8 = 256/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    30/40 = 30 × 5/40 × 5 = 150/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/200 + 150/200 = 256 + 150/200 = 406/200
  5. 406/200 simplified gives 203/100
  6. So, 32/25 + 30/40 = 203/100
    In mixed form: 23/100

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