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Add 2/20 and 27/32

2/20 + 27/32 is 151/160.

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,
    2/20 = 2 × 8/20 × 8 = 16/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    27/32 = 27 × 5/32 × 5 = 135/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/160 + 135/160 = 16 + 135/160 = 151/160
  5. So, 2/20 + 27/32 = 151/160

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