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Add 2/20 and 36/9

1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 4 0/9

2/20 + 36/9 is 41/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 9 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    2/20 = 2 × 9/20 × 9 = 18/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    36/9 = 36 × 20/9 × 20 = 720/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/180 + 720/180 = 18 + 720/180 = 738/180
  5. 738/180 simplified gives 41/10
  6. So, 2/20 + 36/9 = 41/10
    In mixed form: 41/10

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