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Add 36/72 and 20/16

1^st number: 36/72, 2^nd number: 1 4/16

36/72 + 20/16 is 7/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 16 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   36/72 = 36 × 2/72 × 2 = 72/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   20/16 = 20 × 9/16 × 9 = 180/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/144 + 180/144 = 72 + 180/144 = 252/144
5. 252/144 simplified gives 7/4
6. So, 36/72 + 20/16 = 7/4
   In mixed form: 13/4

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