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Add 20/36 and 40/75

20/36 + 40/75 is 49/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 75 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    20/36 = 20 × 25/36 × 25 = 500/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    40/75 = 40 × 12/75 × 12 = 480/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/900 + 480/900 = 500 + 480/900 = 980/900
  5. 980/900 simplified gives 49/45
  6. So, 20/36 + 40/75 = 49/45
    In mixed form: 14/45

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