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Add 20/32 and 42/5

1st number: 20/32, 2nd number: 8 2/5

20/32 + 42/5 is 361/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 5 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    20/32 = 20 × 5/32 × 5 = 100/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    42/5 = 42 × 32/5 × 32 = 1344/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/160 + 1344/160 = 100 + 1344/160 = 1444/160
  5. 1444/160 simplified gives 361/40
  6. So, 20/32 + 42/5 = 361/40
    In mixed form: 91/40

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