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Add 7/75 and 20/32

7/75 + 20/32 is 431/600.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    7/75 = 7 × 32/75 × 32 = 224/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
    20/32 = 20 × 75/32 × 75 = 1500/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/2400 + 1500/2400 = 224 + 1500/2400 = 1724/2400
  5. 1724/2400 simplified gives 431/600
  6. So, 7/75 + 20/32 = 431/600

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