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Add 36/24 and 20/64

1^st number: 1 12/24, 2^nd number: 20/64

36/24 + 20/64 is 29/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
   36/24 = 36 × 8/24 × 8 = 288/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   20/64 = 20 × 3/64 × 3 = 60/192
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/192 + 60/192 = 288 + 60/192 = 348/192
5. 348/192 simplified gives 29/16
6. So, 36/24 + 20/64 = 29/16
   In mixed form: 113/16

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