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Add 10/36 and 24/20

1st number: 10/36, 2nd number: 1 4/20

10/36 + 24/20 is 133/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    24/20 = 24 × 9/20 × 9 = 216/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/180 + 216/180 = 50 + 216/180 = 266/180
  5. 266/180 simplified gives 133/90
  6. So, 10/36 + 24/20 = 133/90
    In mixed form: 143/90

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