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Add 36/75 and 35/20

1^st number: 36/75, 2^nd number: 1 15/20

36/75 + 35/20 is 223/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   36/75 = 36 × 4/75 × 4 = 144/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   35/20 = 35 × 15/20 × 15 = 525/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/300 + 525/300 = 144 + 525/300 = 669/300
5. 669/300 simplified gives 223/100
6. So, 36/75 + 35/20 = 223/100
   In mixed form: 223/100

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