Add 42/25 and 9/32
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 9/32
42/25 + 9/32 is 1569/800.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
42/25 = 42 × 32/25 × 32 = 1344/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
9/32 = 9 × 25/32 × 25 = 225/800 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/800 + 225/800 = 1344 + 225/800 = 1569/800 - So, 42/25 + 9/32 = 1569/800
In mixed form: 1769/800
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