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Add 40/32 and 42/20

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

40/32 + 42/20 is 67/20.

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,
   40/32 = 40 × 5/32 × 5 = 200/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
   42/20 = 42 × 8/20 × 8 = 336/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/160 + 336/160 = 200 + 336/160 = 536/160
5. 536/160 simplified gives 67/20
6. So, 40/32 + 42/20 = 67/20
   In mixed form: 37/20

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