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Add 36/20 and 7/36

1^st number: 1 16/20, 2^nd number: 7/36

36/20 + 7/36 is 359/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   36/20 = 36 × 9/20 × 9 = 324/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/180 + 35/180 = 324 + 35/180 = 359/180
5. So, 36/20 + 7/36 = 359/180
   In mixed form: 1179/180

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