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Add 5/20 and 25/32

5/20 + 25/32 is 33/32.

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,
    5/20 = 5 × 8/20 × 8 = 40/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    25/32 = 25 × 5/32 × 5 = 125/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/160 + 125/160 = 40 + 125/160 = 165/160
  5. 165/160 simplified gives 33/32
  6. So, 5/20 + 25/32 = 33/32
    In mixed form: 11/32

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