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Add 20/35 and 42/32

1st number: 20/35, 2nd number: 1 10/32

20/35 + 42/32 is 211/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    20/35 = 20 × 32/35 × 32 = 640/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    42/32 = 42 × 35/32 × 35 = 1470/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/1120 + 1470/1120 = 640 + 1470/1120 = 2110/1120
  5. 2110/1120 simplified gives 211/112
  6. So, 20/35 + 42/32 = 211/112
    In mixed form: 199/112

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