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Add 20/75 and 4/36

20/75 + 4/36 is 17/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    20/75 = 20 × 12/75 × 12 = 240/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    4/36 = 4 × 25/36 × 25 = 100/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/900 + 100/900 = 240 + 100/900 = 340/900
  5. 340/900 simplified gives 17/45
  6. So, 20/75 + 4/36 = 17/45

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