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Add 10/32 and 49/20

1st number: 10/32, 2nd number: 2 9/20

10/32 + 49/20 is 221/80.

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,
    49/20 = 49 × 8/20 × 8 = 392/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/160 + 392/160 = 50 + 392/160 = 442/160
  5. 442/160 simplified gives 221/80
  6. So, 10/32 + 49/20 = 221/80
    In mixed form: 261/80

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