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Add 20/10 and 84/32

1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 2 20/32

20/10 + 84/32 is 37/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    20/10 = 20 × 16/10 × 16 = 320/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    84/32 = 84 × 5/32 × 5 = 420/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/160 + 420/160 = 320 + 420/160 = 740/160
  5. 740/160 simplified gives 37/8
  6. So, 20/10 + 84/32 = 37/8
    In mixed form: 45/8

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