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Add 36/20 and 42/72

1^st number: 1 16/20, 2^nd number: 42/72

36/20 + 42/72 is 143/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
   36/20 = 36 × 18/20 × 18 = 648/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/360 + 210/360 = 648 + 210/360 = 858/360
5. 858/360 simplified gives 143/60
6. So, 36/20 + 42/72 = 143/60
   In mixed form: 223/60

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