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Add 20/3 and 42/32

1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 1 10/32

20/3 + 42/32 is 383/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    20/3 = 20 × 32/3 × 32 = 640/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    42/32 = 42 × 3/32 × 3 = 126/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/96 + 126/96 = 640 + 126/96 = 766/96
  5. 766/96 simplified gives 383/48
  6. So, 20/3 + 42/32 = 383/48
    In mixed form: 747/48

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