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Add 32/4 and 6/25

1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 6/25

32/4 + 6/25 is 206/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 25 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    32/4 = 32 × 25/4 × 25 = 800/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    6/25 = 6 × 4/25 × 4 = 24/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/100 + 24/100 = 800 + 24/100 = 824/100
  5. 824/100 simplified gives 206/25
  6. So, 32/4 + 6/25 = 206/25
    In mixed form: 86/25

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