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Add 36/20 and 18/32

1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 18/32

36/20 + 18/32 is 189/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
    36/20 = 36 × 8/20 × 8 = 288/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    18/32 = 18 × 5/32 × 5 = 90/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/160 + 90/160 = 288 + 90/160 = 378/160
  5. 378/160 simplified gives 189/80
  6. So, 36/20 + 18/32 = 189/80
    In mixed form: 229/80

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