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Add 36/20 and 72/48

1^st number: 1 16/20, 2^nd number: 1 24/48

36/20 + 72/48 is 33/10.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   72/48 = 72 × 5/48 × 5 = 360/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/240 + 360/240 = 432 + 360/240 = 792/240
5. 792/240 simplified gives 33/10
6. So, 36/20 + 72/48 = 33/10
   In mixed form: 33/10

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