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Add 6/36 and 20/9

1^st number: 6/36, 2^nd number: 2 2/9

6/36 + 20/9 is 43/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 9 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   6/36 = 6 × 1/36 × 1 = 6/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   20/9 = 20 × 4/9 × 4 = 80/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/36 + 80/36 = 6 + 80/36 = 86/36
5. 86/36 simplified gives 43/18
6. So, 6/36 + 20/9 = 43/18
   In mixed form: 27/18

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