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Add 32/5 and 20/80

1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 20/80

32/5 + 20/80 is 133/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    32/5 = 32 × 16/5 × 16 = 512/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    20/80 = 20 × 1/80 × 1 = 20/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/80 + 20/80 = 512 + 20/80 = 532/80
  5. 532/80 simplified gives 133/20
  6. So, 32/5 + 20/80 = 133/20
    In mixed form: 613/20

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