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Add 80/5 and 20/32

1st number: 16 0/5, 2nd number: 20/32

80/5 + 20/32 is 133/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    80/5 = 80 × 32/5 × 32 = 2560/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    20/32 = 20 × 5/32 × 5 = 100/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2560/160 + 100/160 = 2560 + 100/160 = 2660/160
  5. 2660/160 simplified gives 133/8
  6. So, 80/5 + 20/32 = 133/8
    In mixed form: 165/8

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