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Add 20/36 and 84/45

1^st number: 20/36, 2^nd number: 1 39/45

20/36 + 84/45 is 109/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   20/36 = 20 × 5/36 × 5 = 100/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   84/45 = 84 × 4/45 × 4 = 336/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/180 + 336/180 = 100 + 336/180 = 436/180
5. 436/180 simplified gives 109/45
6. So, 20/36 + 84/45 = 109/45
   In mixed form: 219/45

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