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Add 36/20 and 45/96

1^st number: 1 16/20, 2^nd number: 45/96

36/20 + 45/96 is 363/160.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
   36/20 = 36 × 24/20 × 24 = 864/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   45/96 = 45 × 5/96 × 5 = 225/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/480 + 225/480 = 864 + 225/480 = 1089/480
5. 1089/480 simplified gives 363/160
6. So, 36/20 + 45/96 = 363/160
   In mixed form: 243/160

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