Add 81/32 and 8/25, Solve 2 17/32 + 8/25 as a fraction

Add 81/32 and 8/25

1^st number: 2 17/32, 2^nd number: 8/25

81/32 + 8/25 is 2281/800.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 25 is 800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
81/32 = 81 × 25/32 × 25 = 2025/800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
8/25 = 8 × 32/25 × 32 = 256/800
Add the two like fractions:
2025/800 + 256/800 = 2025 + 256/800 = 2281/800
So, 81/32 + 8/25 = 2281/800
In mixed form: 2681/800

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