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Add 6/32 and 36/20

1st number: 6/32, 2nd number: 1 16/20

6/32 + 36/20 is 159/80.

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,
    6/32 = 6 × 5/32 × 5 = 30/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
    36/20 = 36 × 8/20 × 8 = 288/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/160 + 288/160 = 30 + 288/160 = 318/160
  5. 318/160 simplified gives 159/80
  6. So, 6/32 + 36/20 = 159/80
    In mixed form: 179/80

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