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Add 20/5 and 36/72

1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 36/72

20/5 + 36/72 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    20/5 = 20 × 72/5 × 72 = 1440/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    36/72 = 36 × 5/72 × 5 = 180/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/360 + 180/360 = 1440 + 180/360 = 1620/360
  5. 1620/360 simplified gives 9/2
  6. So, 20/5 + 36/72 = 9/2
    In mixed form: 41/2

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