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Add 5/25 and 56/32

1st number: 5/25, 2nd number: 1 24/32

5/25 + 56/32 is 39/20.

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,
    5/25 = 5 × 32/25 × 32 = 160/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    56/32 = 56 × 25/32 × 25 = 1400/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/800 + 1400/800 = 160 + 1400/800 = 1560/800
  5. 1560/800 simplified gives 39/20
  6. So, 5/25 + 56/32 = 39/20
    In mixed form: 119/20

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