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Add 75/25 and 36/32

1st number: 3 0/25, 2nd number: 1 4/32

75/25 + 36/32 is 33/8.

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,
    75/25 = 75 × 32/25 × 32 = 2400/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    36/32 = 36 × 25/32 × 25 = 900/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2400/800 + 900/800 = 2400 + 900/800 = 3300/800
  5. 3300/800 simplified gives 33/8
  6. So, 75/25 + 36/32 = 33/8
    In mixed form: 41/8

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