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Add 36/20 and 18/14

1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 1 4/14

36/20 + 18/14 is 108/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 14 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    36/20 = 36 × 7/20 × 7 = 252/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
    18/14 = 18 × 10/14 × 10 = 180/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/140 + 180/140 = 252 + 180/140 = 432/140
  5. 432/140 simplified gives 108/35
  6. So, 36/20 + 18/14 = 108/35
    In mixed form: 33/35

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