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Add 75/32 and 40/20

1^st number: 2 11/32, 2^nd number: 2 0/20

75/32 + 40/20 is 139/32.

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,
   75/32 = 75 × 5/32 × 5 = 375/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
   40/20 = 40 × 8/20 × 8 = 320/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/160 + 320/160 = 375 + 320/160 = 695/160
5. 695/160 simplified gives 139/32
6. So, 75/32 + 40/20 = 139/32
   In mixed form: 411/32

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