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Add 9/20 and 36/32

1st number: 9/20, 2nd number: 1 4/32

9/20 + 36/32 is 63/40.

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,
    9/20 = 9 × 8/20 × 8 = 72/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    36/32 = 36 × 5/32 × 5 = 180/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/160 + 180/160 = 72 + 180/160 = 252/160
  5. 252/160 simplified gives 63/40
  6. So, 9/20 + 36/32 = 63/40
    In mixed form: 123/40

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