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Add 45/20 and 63/32

1^st number: 2 5/20, 2^nd number: 1 31/32

45/20 + 63/32 is 135/32.

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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,
   45/20 = 45 × 8/20 × 8 = 360/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   63/32 = 63 × 5/32 × 5 = 315/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/160 + 315/160 = 360 + 315/160 = 675/160
5. 675/160 simplified gives 135/32
6. So, 45/20 + 63/32 = 135/32
   In mixed form: 47/32

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