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Add 20/35 and 2/36

20/35 + 2/36 is 79/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    20/35 = 20 × 36/35 × 36 = 720/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    2/36 = 2 × 35/36 × 35 = 70/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/1260 + 70/1260 = 720 + 70/1260 = 790/1260
  5. 790/1260 simplified gives 79/126
  6. So, 20/35 + 2/36 = 79/126

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