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Add 54/32 and 72/20

1^st number: 1 22/32, 2^nd number: 3 12/20

54/32 + 72/20 is 423/80.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 20 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   54/32 = 54 × 5/32 × 5 = 270/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
   72/20 = 72 × 8/20 × 8 = 576/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/160 + 576/160 = 270 + 576/160 = 846/160
5. 846/160 simplified gives 423/80
6. So, 54/32 + 72/20 = 423/80
   In mixed form: 523/80

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