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Add 7/32 and 20/5

1st number: 7/32, 2nd number: 4 0/5

7/32 + 20/5 is 135/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 5 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    7/32 = 7 × 5/32 × 5 = 35/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    20/5 = 20 × 32/5 × 32 = 640/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/160 + 640/160 = 35 + 640/160 = 675/160
  5. 675/160 simplified gives 135/32
  6. So, 7/32 + 20/5 = 135/32
    In mixed form: 47/32

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