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Add 8/32 and 5/20

8/32 + 5/20 is 1/2.

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,
    8/32 = 8 × 5/32 × 5 = 40/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
    5/20 = 5 × 8/20 × 8 = 40/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/160 + 40/160 = 40 + 40/160 = 80/160
  5. 80/160 simplified gives 1/2
  6. So, 8/32 + 5/20 = 1/2

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