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Add 20/45 and 36/75

20/45 + 36/75 is 208/225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   20/45 = 20 × 5/45 × 5 = 100/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   36/75 = 36 × 3/75 × 3 = 108/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/225 + 108/225 = 100 + 108/225 = 208/225
5. So, 20/45 + 36/75 = 208/225

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