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Add 36/24 and 40/20

1^st number: 1 12/24, 2^nd number: 2 0/20

36/24 + 40/20 is 7/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   40/20 = 40 × 6/20 × 6 = 240/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/120 + 240/120 = 180 + 240/120 = 420/120
5. 420/120 simplified gives 7/2
6. So, 36/24 + 40/20 = 7/2
   In mixed form: 31/2

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