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Add 75/25 and 8/32

1st number: 3 0/25, 2nd number: 8/32

75/25 + 8/32 is 13/4.

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,
    8/32 = 8 × 25/32 × 25 = 200/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2400/800 + 200/800 = 2400 + 200/800 = 2600/800
  5. 2600/800 simplified gives 13/4
  6. So, 75/25 + 8/32 = 13/4
    In mixed form: 31/4

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