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Add 3/36 and 20/75

3/36 + 20/75 is 7/20.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    3/36 = 3 × 25/36 × 25 = 75/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    20/75 = 20 × 12/75 × 12 = 240/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/900 + 240/900 = 75 + 240/900 = 315/900
  5. 315/900 simplified gives 7/20
  6. So, 3/36 + 20/75 = 7/20

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