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Add 20/5 and 18/36

1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 18/36

20/5 + 18/36 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    20/5 = 20 × 36/5 × 36 = 720/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/180 + 90/180 = 720 + 90/180 = 810/180
  5. 810/180 simplified gives 9/2
  6. So, 20/5 + 18/36 = 9/2
    In mixed form: 41/2

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