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Add 1/5 and 21/32

1/5 + 21/32 is 137/160.

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,
    21/32 = 21 × 5/32 × 5 = 105/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/160 + 105/160 = 32 + 105/160 = 137/160
  5. So, 1/5 + 21/32 = 137/160

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