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Add 20/36 and 9/60

20/36 + 9/60 is 127/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
   9/60 = 9 × 3/60 × 3 = 27/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/180 + 27/180 = 100 + 27/180 = 127/180
5. So, 20/36 + 9/60 = 127/180

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