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Add 84/20 and 12/32

1st number: 4 4/20, 2nd number: 12/32

84/20 + 12/32 is 183/40.

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,
    84/20 = 84 × 8/20 × 8 = 672/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/160 + 60/160 = 672 + 60/160 = 732/160
  5. 732/160 simplified gives 183/40
  6. So, 84/20 + 12/32 = 183/40
    In mixed form: 423/40

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