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Add 8/20 and 15/32

8/20 + 15/32 is 139/160.

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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,
   8/20 = 8 × 8/20 × 8 = 64/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   15/32 = 15 × 5/32 × 5 = 75/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   64/160 + 75/160 = 64 + 75/160 = 139/160
5. So, 8/20 + 15/32 = 139/160

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