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Add 20/5 and 36/6

1^st number: 4 0/5, 2^nd number: 6 0/6

20/5 + 36/6 is 10/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
   20/5 = 20 × 6/5 × 6 = 120/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   36/6 = 36 × 5/6 × 5 = 180/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/30 + 180/30 = 120 + 180/30 = 300/30
5. 300/30 simplified gives 10/1
6. So, 20/5 + 36/6 = 10/1

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