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Add 20/50 and 42/36

1^st number: 20/50, 2^nd number: 1 6/36

20/50 + 42/36 is 47/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   20/50 = 20 × 18/50 × 18 = 360/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   42/36 = 42 × 25/36 × 25 = 1050/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/900 + 1050/900 = 360 + 1050/900 = 1410/900
5. 1410/900 simplified gives 47/30
6. So, 20/50 + 42/36 = 47/30
   In mixed form: 117/30

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