Add 48/32 and 25/36, Solve 1 16/32 + 25/36 as a fraction

Add 48/32 and 25/36

1^st number: 1 16/32, 2^nd number: 25/36

48/32 + 25/36 is 79/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 36 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
48/32 = 48 × 9/32 × 9 = 432/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
25/36 = 25 × 8/36 × 8 = 200/288
Add the two like fractions:
432/288 + 200/288 = 432 + 200/288 = 632/288
632/288 simplified gives 79/36
So, 48/32 + 25/36 = 79/36
In mixed form: 27/36

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