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Add 20/36 and 35/72

20/36 + 35/72 is 25/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
    20/36 = 20 × 2/36 × 2 = 40/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    35/72 = 35 × 1/72 × 1 = 35/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/72 + 35/72 = 40 + 35/72 = 75/72
  5. 75/72 simplified gives 25/24
  6. So, 20/36 + 35/72 = 25/24
    In mixed form: 11/24

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