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Add 8/20 and 36/30

1^st number: 8/20, 2^nd number: 1 6/30

8/20 + 36/30 is 8/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   8/20 = 8 × 3/20 × 3 = 24/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   36/30 = 36 × 2/30 × 2 = 72/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/60 + 72/60 = 24 + 72/60 = 96/60
5. 96/60 simplified gives 8/5
6. So, 8/20 + 36/30 = 8/5
   In mixed form: 13/5

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