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Add 36/20 and 35/9

1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 3 8/9

36/20 + 35/9 is 256/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 9 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    36/20 = 36 × 9/20 × 9 = 324/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    35/9 = 35 × 20/9 × 20 = 700/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/180 + 700/180 = 324 + 700/180 = 1024/180
  5. 1024/180 simplified gives 256/45
  6. So, 36/20 + 35/9 = 256/45
    In mixed form: 531/45

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