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Add 4/25 and 6/32

4/25 + 6/32 is 139/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 32 is 800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
    4/25 = 4 × 32/25 × 32 = 128/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    6/32 = 6 × 25/32 × 25 = 150/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/800 + 150/800 = 128 + 150/800 = 278/800
  5. 278/800 simplified gives 139/400
  6. So, 4/25 + 6/32 = 139/400

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