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Add 27/32 and 7/5

1^st number: 27/32, 2^nd number: 1 2/5

27/32 + 7/5 is 359/160.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 5 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   27/32 = 27 × 5/32 × 5 = 135/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
   7/5 = 7 × 32/5 × 32 = 224/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/160 + 224/160 = 135 + 224/160 = 359/160
5. So, 27/32 + 7/5 = 359/160
   In mixed form: 239/160

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