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Add 20/45 and 60/32

1^st number: 20/45, 2^nd number: 1 28/32

20/45 + 60/32 is 167/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   20/45 = 20 × 32/45 × 32 = 640/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
   60/32 = 60 × 45/32 × 45 = 2700/1440
4. Add the two like fractions:
   640/1440 + 2700/1440 = 640 + 2700/1440 = 3340/1440
5. 3340/1440 simplified gives 167/72
6. So, 20/45 + 60/32 = 167/72
   In mixed form: 223/72

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