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Add 3/32 and 28/20

1st number: 3/32, 2nd number: 1 8/20

3/32 + 28/20 is 239/160.

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,
    3/32 = 3 × 5/32 × 5 = 15/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
    28/20 = 28 × 8/20 × 8 = 224/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/160 + 224/160 = 15 + 224/160 = 239/160
  5. So, 3/32 + 28/20 = 239/160
    In mixed form: 179/160

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