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Add 7/36 and 18/20

7/36 + 18/20 is 197/180.

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,
    7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    18/20 = 18 × 9/20 × 9 = 162/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/180 + 162/180 = 35 + 162/180 = 197/180
  5. So, 7/36 + 18/20 = 197/180
    In mixed form: 117/180

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