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Add 24/32 and 84/20

1st number: 24/32, 2nd number: 4 4/20

24/32 + 84/20 is 99/20.

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,
    24/32 = 24 × 5/32 × 5 = 120/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
    84/20 = 84 × 8/20 × 8 = 672/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/160 + 672/160 = 120 + 672/160 = 792/160
  5. 792/160 simplified gives 99/20
  6. So, 24/32 + 84/20 = 99/20
    In mixed form: 419/20

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