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Add 14/20 and 36/32

1st number: 14/20, 2nd number: 1 4/32

14/20 + 36/32 is 73/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
    14/20 = 14 × 8/20 × 8 = 112/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    36/32 = 36 × 5/32 × 5 = 180/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/160 + 180/160 = 112 + 180/160 = 292/160
  5. 292/160 simplified gives 73/40
  6. So, 14/20 + 36/32 = 73/40
    In mixed form: 133/40

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