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Add 10/32 and 5/20

10/32 + 5/20 is 9/16.

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,
   5/20 = 5 × 8/20 × 8 = 40/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/160 + 40/160 = 50 + 40/160 = 90/160
5. 90/160 simplified gives 9/16
6. So, 10/32 + 5/20 = 9/16

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