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Add 25/20 and 1/36

1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 1/36

25/20 + 1/36 is 23/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    25/20 = 25 × 9/20 × 9 = 225/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/180 + 5/180 = 225 + 5/180 = 230/180
  5. 230/180 simplified gives 23/18
  6. So, 25/20 + 1/36 = 23/18
    In mixed form: 15/18

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