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Add 10/32 and 12/20

10/32 + 12/20 is 73/80.

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,
    10/32 = 10 × 5/32 × 5 = 50/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
    12/20 = 12 × 8/20 × 8 = 96/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/160 + 96/160 = 50 + 96/160 = 146/160
  5. 146/160 simplified gives 73/80
  6. So, 10/32 + 12/20 = 73/80

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