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Add 7/36 and 24/20

1^st number: 7/36, 2^nd number: 1 4/20

7/36 + 24/20 is 251/180.

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,
   24/20 = 24 × 9/20 × 9 = 216/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/180 + 216/180 = 35 + 216/180 = 251/180
5. So, 7/36 + 24/20 = 251/180
   In mixed form: 171/180

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