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Add 28/32 and 42/20

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

28/32 + 42/20 is 119/40.

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,
    28/32 = 28 × 5/32 × 5 = 140/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
    42/20 = 42 × 8/20 × 8 = 336/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/160 + 336/160 = 140 + 336/160 = 476/160
  5. 476/160 simplified gives 119/40
  6. So, 28/32 + 42/20 = 119/40
    In mixed form: 239/40

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