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Add 36/20 and 54/72

1^st number: 1 16/20, 2^nd number: 54/72

36/20 + 54/72 is 51/20.

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,
   54/72 = 54 × 5/72 × 5 = 270/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/360 + 270/360 = 648 + 270/360 = 918/360
5. 918/360 simplified gives 51/20
6. So, 36/20 + 54/72 = 51/20
   In mixed form: 211/20

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