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Add 80/20 and 42/32

1^st number: 4 0/20, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

80/20 + 42/32 is 85/16.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   80/20 = 80 × 8/20 × 8 = 640/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   42/32 = 42 × 5/32 × 5 = 210/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   640/160 + 210/160 = 640 + 210/160 = 850/160
5. 850/160 simplified gives 85/16
6. So, 80/20 + 42/32 = 85/16
   In mixed form: 55/16

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