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Add 60/25 and 12/32

1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 12/32

60/25 + 12/32 is 111/40.

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,
    60/25 = 60 × 32/25 × 32 = 1920/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    12/32 = 12 × 25/32 × 25 = 300/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/800 + 300/800 = 1920 + 300/800 = 2220/800
  5. 2220/800 simplified gives 111/40
  6. So, 60/25 + 12/32 = 111/40
    In mixed form: 231/40

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