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Add 5/32 and 20/10

1st number: 5/32, 2nd number: 2 0/10

5/32 + 20/10 is 69/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 10 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    5/32 = 5 × 5/32 × 5 = 25/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    20/10 = 20 × 16/10 × 16 = 320/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/160 + 320/160 = 25 + 320/160 = 345/160
  5. 345/160 simplified gives 69/32
  6. So, 5/32 + 20/10 = 69/32
    In mixed form: 25/32

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