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Add 7/20 and 6/36

7/20 + 6/36 is 31/60.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    7/20 = 7 × 9/20 × 9 = 63/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/180 + 30/180 = 63 + 30/180 = 93/180
  5. 93/180 simplified gives 31/60
  6. So, 7/20 + 6/36 = 31/60

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