Add 5/25 and 8/32
5/25 + 8/32 is 9/20.
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,
5/25 = 5 × 32/25 × 32 = 160/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
8/32 = 8 × 25/32 × 25 = 200/800 - Add the two like fractions:
160/800 + 200/800 = 160 + 200/800 = 360/800 - 360/800 simplified gives 9/20
- So, 5/25 + 8/32 = 9/20
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