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Add 54/32 and 8/25

1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 8/25

54/32 + 8/25 is 803/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 25 is 800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    54/32 = 54 × 25/32 × 25 = 1350/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
    8/25 = 8 × 32/25 × 32 = 256/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/800 + 256/800 = 1350 + 256/800 = 1606/800
  5. 1606/800 simplified gives 803/400
  6. So, 54/32 + 8/25 = 803/400
    In mixed form: 23/400

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