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Add 36/30 and 16/20

1^st number: 1 6/30, 2^nd number: 16/20

36/30 + 16/20 is 2/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   36/30 = 36 × 2/30 × 2 = 72/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   16/20 = 16 × 3/20 × 3 = 48/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/60 + 48/60 = 72 + 48/60 = 120/60
5. 120/60 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 36/30 + 16/20 = 2/1

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