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Add 32/25 and 80/96

1st number: 1 7/25, 2nd number: 80/96

32/25 + 80/96 is 317/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
    32/25 = 32 × 96/25 × 96 = 3072/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    80/96 = 80 × 25/96 × 25 = 2000/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3072/2400 + 2000/2400 = 3072 + 2000/2400 = 5072/2400
  5. 5072/2400 simplified gives 317/150
  6. So, 32/25 + 80/96 = 317/150
    In mixed form: 217/150

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