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Add 36/20 and 12/6

1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 2 0/6

36/20 + 12/6 is 19/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 6 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    36/20 = 36 × 3/20 × 3 = 108/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    12/6 = 12 × 10/6 × 10 = 120/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/60 + 120/60 = 108 + 120/60 = 228/60
  5. 228/60 simplified gives 19/5
  6. So, 36/20 + 12/6 = 19/5
    In mixed form: 34/5

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