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Add 20/15 and 2/36

1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 2/36

20/15 + 2/36 is 25/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    20/15 = 20 × 12/15 × 12 = 240/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/180 + 10/180 = 240 + 10/180 = 250/180
  5. 250/180 simplified gives 25/18
  6. So, 20/15 + 2/36 = 25/18
    In mixed form: 17/18

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