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Add 36/20 and 54/48

1^st number: 1 16/20, 2^nd number: 1 6/48

36/20 + 54/48 is 117/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
   36/20 = 36 × 12/20 × 12 = 432/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   54/48 = 54 × 5/48 × 5 = 270/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/240 + 270/240 = 432 + 270/240 = 702/240
5. 702/240 simplified gives 117/40
6. So, 36/20 + 54/48 = 117/40
   In mixed form: 237/40

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