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Add 36/20 and 63/75

1^st number: 1 16/20, 2^nd number: 63/75

36/20 + 63/75 is 66/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   36/20 = 36 × 15/20 × 15 = 540/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   63/75 = 63 × 4/75 × 4 = 252/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/300 + 252/300 = 540 + 252/300 = 792/300
5. 792/300 simplified gives 66/25
6. So, 36/20 + 63/75 = 66/25
   In mixed form: 216/25

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