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Add 32/20 and 42/6

1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 7 0/6

32/20 + 42/6 is 43/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 6 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    32/20 = 32 × 3/20 × 3 = 96/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    42/6 = 42 × 10/6 × 10 = 420/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/60 + 420/60 = 96 + 420/60 = 516/60
  5. 516/60 simplified gives 43/5
  6. So, 32/20 + 42/6 = 43/5
    In mixed form: 83/5

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