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Add 72/7 and 20/32

1st number: 10 2/7, 2nd number: 20/32

72/7 + 20/32 is 611/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 32 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
    72/7 = 72 × 32/7 × 32 = 2304/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    20/32 = 20 × 7/32 × 7 = 140/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2304/224 + 140/224 = 2304 + 140/224 = 2444/224
  5. 2444/224 simplified gives 611/56
  6. So, 72/7 + 20/32 = 611/56
    In mixed form: 1051/56

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