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Add 20/2 and 21/36

1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 21/36

20/2 + 21/36 is 127/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
    20/2 = 20 × 18/2 × 18 = 360/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    21/36 = 21 × 1/36 × 1 = 21/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/36 + 21/36 = 360 + 21/36 = 381/36
  5. 381/36 simplified gives 127/12
  6. So, 20/2 + 21/36 = 127/12
    In mixed form: 107/12

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