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Add 3/32 and 48/20

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

3/32 + 48/20 is 399/160.

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,
   48/20 = 48 × 8/20 × 8 = 384/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/160 + 384/160 = 15 + 384/160 = 399/160
5. So, 3/32 + 48/20 = 399/160
   In mixed form: 279/160

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