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Add 75/36 and 1/20

1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 1/20

75/36 + 1/20 is 32/15.

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,
    75/36 = 75 × 5/36 × 5 = 375/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    1/20 = 1 × 9/20 × 9 = 9/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/180 + 9/180 = 375 + 9/180 = 384/180
  5. 384/180 simplified gives 32/15
  6. So, 75/36 + 1/20 = 32/15
    In mixed form: 22/15

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