Add 32/28 and 42/25
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 1 17/25
32/28 + 42/25 is 494/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
32/28 = 32 × 25/28 × 25 = 800/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
42/25 = 42 × 28/25 × 28 = 1176/700 - Add the two like fractions:
800/700 + 1176/700 = 800 + 1176/700 = 1976/700 - 1976/700 simplified gives 494/175
- So, 32/28 + 42/25 = 494/175
In mixed form: 2144/175
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