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Add 24/20 and 40/32

1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 1 8/32

24/20 + 40/32 is 49/20.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
    24/20 = 24 × 8/20 × 8 = 192/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    40/32 = 40 × 5/32 × 5 = 200/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/160 + 200/160 = 192 + 200/160 = 392/160
  5. 392/160 simplified gives 49/20
  6. So, 24/20 + 40/32 = 49/20
    In mixed form: 29/20

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