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Add 36/3 and 4/20

1st number: 12 0/3, 2nd number: 4/20

36/3 + 4/20 is 61/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
    36/3 = 36 × 20/3 × 20 = 720/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    4/20 = 4 × 3/20 × 3 = 12/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/60 + 12/60 = 720 + 12/60 = 732/60
  5. 732/60 simplified gives 61/5
  6. So, 36/3 + 4/20 = 61/5
    In mixed form: 121/5

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