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Add 15/32 and 40/20

1st number: 15/32, 2nd number: 2 0/20

15/32 + 40/20 is 79/32.

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,
    15/32 = 15 × 5/32 × 5 = 75/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
    40/20 = 40 × 8/20 × 8 = 320/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/160 + 320/160 = 75 + 320/160 = 395/160
  5. 395/160 simplified gives 79/32
  6. So, 15/32 + 40/20 = 79/32
    In mixed form: 215/32

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