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Add 20/18 and 35/36

1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 35/36

20/18 + 35/36 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    20/18 = 20 × 2/18 × 2 = 40/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    35/36 = 35 × 1/36 × 1 = 35/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/36 + 35/36 = 40 + 35/36 = 75/36
  5. 75/36 simplified gives 25/12
  6. So, 20/18 + 35/36 = 25/12
    In mixed form: 21/12

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