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Add 36/20 and 54/16

1^st number: 1 16/20, 2^nd number: 3 6/16

36/20 + 54/16 is 207/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
   36/20 = 36 × 4/20 × 4 = 144/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   54/16 = 54 × 5/16 × 5 = 270/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/80 + 270/80 = 144 + 270/80 = 414/80
5. 414/80 simplified gives 207/40
6. So, 36/20 + 54/16 = 207/40
   In mixed form: 57/40

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