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Add 5/20 and 75/32

1st number: 5/20, 2nd number: 2 11/32

5/20 + 75/32 is 83/32.

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,
    75/32 = 75 × 5/32 × 5 = 375/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/160 + 375/160 = 40 + 375/160 = 415/160
  5. 415/160 simplified gives 83/32
  6. So, 5/20 + 75/32 = 83/32
    In mixed form: 219/32

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