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Add 36/12 and 20/18

1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 1 2/18

36/12 + 20/18 is 37/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 18 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    36/12 = 36 × 3/12 × 3 = 108/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    20/18 = 20 × 2/18 × 2 = 40/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/36 + 40/36 = 108 + 40/36 = 148/36
  5. 148/36 simplified gives 37/9
  6. So, 36/12 + 20/18 = 37/9
    In mixed form: 41/9

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