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Add 32/20 and 56/36

1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 1 20/36

32/20 + 56/36 is 142/45.

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,
    32/20 = 32 × 9/20 × 9 = 288/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/180 + 280/180 = 288 + 280/180 = 568/180
  5. 568/180 simplified gives 142/45
  6. So, 32/20 + 56/36 = 142/45
    In mixed form: 37/45

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