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Add 20/36 and 90/32

1^st number: 20/36, 2^nd number: 2 26/32

20/36 + 90/32 is 485/144.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 32 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   20/36 = 20 × 8/36 × 8 = 160/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   90/32 = 90 × 9/32 × 9 = 810/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/288 + 810/288 = 160 + 810/288 = 970/288
5. 970/288 simplified gives 485/144
6. So, 20/36 + 90/32 = 485/144
   In mixed form: 353/144

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