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Add 9/20 and 45/32

1^st number: 9/20, 2^nd number: 1 13/32

9/20 + 45/32 is 297/160.

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,
   45/32 = 45 × 5/32 × 5 = 225/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/160 + 225/160 = 72 + 225/160 = 297/160
5. So, 9/20 + 45/32 = 297/160
   In mixed form: 1137/160

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