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Add 56/32 and 8/25

1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 8/25

56/32 + 8/25 is 207/100.

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,
    56/32 = 56 × 25/32 × 25 = 1400/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
    8/25 = 8 × 32/25 × 32 = 256/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/800 + 256/800 = 1400 + 256/800 = 1656/800
  5. 1656/800 simplified gives 207/100
  6. So, 56/32 + 8/25 = 207/100
    In mixed form: 27/100

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