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Add 5/36 and 21/20

1st number: 5/36, 2nd number: 1 1/20

5/36 + 21/20 is 107/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    21/20 = 21 × 9/20 × 9 = 189/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/180 + 189/180 = 25 + 189/180 = 214/180
  5. 214/180 simplified gives 107/90
  6. So, 5/36 + 21/20 = 107/90
    In mixed form: 117/90

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