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Add 3/36 and 40/20

1st number: 3/36, 2nd number: 2 0/20

3/36 + 40/20 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    40/20 = 40 × 9/20 × 9 = 360/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/180 + 360/180 = 15 + 360/180 = 375/180
  5. 375/180 simplified gives 25/12
  6. So, 3/36 + 40/20 = 25/12
    In mixed form: 21/12

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