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Add 36/12 and 20/48

1^st number: 3 0/12, 2^nd number: 20/48

36/12 + 20/48 is 41/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   36/12 = 36 × 4/12 × 4 = 144/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   20/48 = 20 × 1/48 × 1 = 20/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/48 + 20/48 = 144 + 20/48 = 164/48
5. 164/48 simplified gives 41/12
6. So, 36/12 + 20/48 = 41/12
   In mixed form: 35/12

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