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Add 4/7 and 25/32

4/7 + 25/32 is 303/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 32 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
    4/7 = 4 × 32/7 × 32 = 128/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    25/32 = 25 × 7/32 × 7 = 175/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/224 + 175/224 = 128 + 175/224 = 303/224
  5. So, 4/7 + 25/32 = 303/224
    In mixed form: 179/224

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