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Add 1/5 and 63/32

1^st number: 1/5, 2^nd number: 1 31/32

1/5 + 63/32 is 347/160.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
   1/5 = 1 × 32/5 × 32 = 32/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   63/32 = 63 × 5/32 × 5 = 315/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/160 + 315/160 = 32 + 315/160 = 347/160
5. So, 1/5 + 63/32 = 347/160
   In mixed form: 227/160

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