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Add 45/36 and 20/35

1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 20/35

45/36 + 20/35 is 51/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    45/36 = 45 × 35/36 × 35 = 1575/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    20/35 = 20 × 36/35 × 36 = 720/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/1260 + 720/1260 = 1575 + 720/1260 = 2295/1260
  5. 2295/1260 simplified gives 51/28
  6. So, 45/36 + 20/35 = 51/28
    In mixed form: 123/28

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