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Add 9/20 and 40/32

1st number: 9/20, 2nd number: 1 8/32

9/20 + 40/32 is 17/10.

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,
    40/32 = 40 × 5/32 × 5 = 200/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/160 + 200/160 = 72 + 200/160 = 272/160
  5. 272/160 simplified gives 17/10
  6. So, 9/20 + 40/32 = 17/10
    In mixed form: 17/10

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