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Add 20/3 and 16/36

1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 16/36

20/3 + 16/36 is 64/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
    20/3 = 20 × 12/3 × 12 = 240/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    16/36 = 16 × 1/36 × 1 = 16/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/36 + 16/36 = 240 + 16/36 = 256/36
  5. 256/36 simplified gives 64/9
  6. So, 20/3 + 16/36 = 64/9
    In mixed form: 71/9

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