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Add 40/25 and 7/32

1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 7/32

40/25 + 7/32 is 291/160.

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,
    40/25 = 40 × 32/25 × 32 = 1280/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    7/32 = 7 × 25/32 × 25 = 175/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/800 + 175/800 = 1280 + 175/800 = 1455/800
  5. 1455/800 simplified gives 291/160
  6. So, 40/25 + 7/32 = 291/160
    In mixed form: 1131/160

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