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Add 1/32 and 35/20

1st number: 1/32, 2nd number: 1 15/20

1/32 + 35/20 is 57/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 20 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    1/32 = 1 × 5/32 × 5 = 5/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
    35/20 = 35 × 8/20 × 8 = 280/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/160 + 280/160 = 5 + 280/160 = 285/160
  5. 285/160 simplified gives 57/32
  6. So, 1/32 + 35/20 = 57/32
    In mixed form: 125/32

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