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Add 36/20 and 8/9

1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 8/9

36/20 + 8/9 is 121/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 9 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 9 × 20 = 180,
    8/9 = 8 × 20/9 × 20 = 160/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/180 + 160/180 = 324 + 160/180 = 484/180
  5. 484/180 simplified gives 121/45
  6. So, 36/20 + 8/9 = 121/45
    In mixed form: 231/45

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