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Add 32/42 and 15/25

32/42 + 15/25 is 143/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 25 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
    32/42 = 32 × 25/42 × 25 = 800/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
    15/25 = 15 × 42/25 × 42 = 630/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/1050 + 630/1050 = 800 + 630/1050 = 1430/1050
  5. 1430/1050 simplified gives 143/105
  6. So, 32/42 + 15/25 = 143/105
    In mixed form: 138/105

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