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Add 5/32 and 63/40

1^st number: 5/32, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

5/32 + 63/40 is 277/160.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 40 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 40 × 4 = 160,
   63/40 = 63 × 4/40 × 4 = 252/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   25/160 + 252/160 = 25 + 252/160 = 277/160
5. So, 5/32 + 63/40 = 277/160
   In mixed form: 1117/160

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