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Add 36/64 and 42/20

1^st number: 36/64, 2^nd number: 2 2/20

36/64 + 42/20 is 213/80.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 20 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   36/64 = 36 × 5/64 × 5 = 180/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
   42/20 = 42 × 16/20 × 16 = 672/320
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/320 + 672/320 = 180 + 672/320 = 852/320
5. 852/320 simplified gives 213/80
6. So, 36/64 + 42/20 = 213/80
   In mixed form: 253/80

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