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Add 42/20 and 6/32

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 6/32

42/20 + 6/32 is 183/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
    42/20 = 42 × 8/20 × 8 = 336/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    6/32 = 6 × 5/32 × 5 = 30/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/160 + 30/160 = 336 + 30/160 = 366/160
  5. 366/160 simplified gives 183/80
  6. So, 42/20 + 6/32 = 183/80
    In mixed form: 223/80

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