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Add 4/32 and 42/20

1st number: 4/32, 2nd number: 2 2/20

4/32 + 42/20 is 89/40.

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,
    4/32 = 4 × 5/32 × 5 = 20/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
    42/20 = 42 × 8/20 × 8 = 336/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/160 + 336/160 = 20 + 336/160 = 356/160
  5. 356/160 simplified gives 89/40
  6. So, 4/32 + 42/20 = 89/40
    In mixed form: 29/40

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