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Add 14/36 and 42/20

1^st number: 14/36, 2^nd number: 2 2/20

14/36 + 42/20 is 112/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 20 is 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   42/20 = 42 × 9/20 × 9 = 378/180
4. Add the two fractions:
   70/180 + 378/180 = 70 + 378/180 = 448/180
5. 448/180 simplified gives 112/45
6. So, 14/36 + 42/20 = 112/45
   In mixed form: 222/45

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