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Add 6/20 and 6/32

6/20 + 6/32 is 39/80.

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,
   6/20 = 6 × 8/20 × 8 = 48/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   6/32 = 6 × 5/32 × 5 = 30/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/160 + 30/160 = 48 + 30/160 = 78/160
5. 78/160 simplified gives 39/80
6. So, 6/20 + 6/32 = 39/80

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