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Add 5/36 and 24/20

1^st number: 5/36, 2^nd number: 1 4/20

5/36 + 24/20 is 241/180.

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,
   24/20 = 24 × 9/20 × 9 = 216/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   25/180 + 216/180 = 25 + 216/180 = 241/180
5. So, 5/36 + 24/20 = 241/180
   In mixed form: 161/180

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