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Add 1/5 and 8/32

1/5 + 8/32 is 9/20.

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,
    8/32 = 8 × 5/32 × 5 = 40/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/160 + 40/160 = 32 + 40/160 = 72/160
  5. 72/160 simplified gives 9/20
  6. So, 1/5 + 8/32 = 9/20

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