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Add 36/18 and 32/20

1st number: 2 0/18, 2nd number: 1 12/20

36/18 + 32/20 is 18/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    36/18 = 36 × 10/18 × 10 = 360/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    32/20 = 32 × 9/20 × 9 = 288/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/180 + 288/180 = 360 + 288/180 = 648/180
  5. 648/180 simplified gives 18/5
  6. So, 36/18 + 32/20 = 18/5
    In mixed form: 33/5

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