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Add 36/20 and 8/75

1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 8/75

36/20 + 8/75 is 143/75.

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,
    8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/300 + 32/300 = 540 + 32/300 = 572/300
  5. 572/300 simplified gives 143/75
  6. So, 36/20 + 8/75 = 143/75
    In mixed form: 168/75

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