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Add 49/36 and 20/45

1^st number: 1 13/36, 2^nd number: 20/45

49/36 + 20/45 is 65/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   20/45 = 20 × 4/45 × 4 = 80/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/180 + 80/180 = 245 + 80/180 = 325/180
5. 325/180 simplified gives 65/36
6. So, 49/36 + 20/45 = 65/36
   In mixed form: 129/36

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