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Add 5/20 and 45/32

1st number: 5/20, 2nd number: 1 13/32

5/20 + 45/32 is 53/32.

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,
    45/32 = 45 × 5/32 × 5 = 225/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/160 + 225/160 = 40 + 225/160 = 265/160
  5. 265/160 simplified gives 53/32
  6. So, 5/20 + 45/32 = 53/32
    In mixed form: 121/32

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