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Add 7/25 and 14/32

7/25 + 14/32 is 287/400.

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,
    7/25 = 7 × 32/25 × 32 = 224/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    14/32 = 14 × 25/32 × 25 = 350/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/800 + 350/800 = 224 + 350/800 = 574/800
  5. 574/800 simplified gives 287/400
  6. So, 7/25 + 14/32 = 287/400

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