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Add 32/8 and 6/25

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

32/8 + 6/25 is 106/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 25 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    32/8 = 32 × 25/8 × 25 = 800/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    6/25 = 6 × 8/25 × 8 = 48/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/200 + 48/200 = 800 + 48/200 = 848/200
  5. 848/200 simplified gives 106/25
  6. So, 32/8 + 6/25 = 106/25
    In mixed form: 46/25

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