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Add 5/4 and 5/32

1^st number: 1 1/4, 2^nd number: 5/32

5/4 + 5/32 is 45/32.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 32 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
   5/4 = 5 × 8/4 × 8 = 40/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   5/32 = 5 × 1/32 × 1 = 5/32
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/32 + 5/32 = 40 + 5/32 = 45/32
5. So, 5/4 + 5/32 = 45/32
   In mixed form: 113/32

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