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Add 21/32 and 49/20

1st number: 21/32, 2nd number: 2 9/20

21/32 + 49/20 is 497/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 20 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    21/32 = 21 × 5/32 × 5 = 105/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
    49/20 = 49 × 8/20 × 8 = 392/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/160 + 392/160 = 105 + 392/160 = 497/160
  5. So, 21/32 + 49/20 = 497/160
    In mixed form: 317/160

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