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Add 32/3 and 28/20

1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 1 8/20

32/3 + 28/20 is 181/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
    32/3 = 32 × 20/3 × 20 = 640/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    28/20 = 28 × 3/20 × 3 = 84/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/60 + 84/60 = 640 + 84/60 = 724/60
  5. 724/60 simplified gives 181/15
  6. So, 32/3 + 28/20 = 181/15
    In mixed form: 121/15

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