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Add 20/32 and 42/36

1st number: 20/32, 2nd number: 1 6/36

20/32 + 42/36 is 43/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 36 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    20/32 = 20 × 9/32 × 9 = 180/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    42/36 = 42 × 8/36 × 8 = 336/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/288 + 336/288 = 180 + 336/288 = 516/288
  5. 516/288 simplified gives 43/24
  6. So, 20/32 + 42/36 = 43/24
    In mixed form: 119/24

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