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Add 81/4 and 3/36

1^st number: 20 1/4, 2^nd number: 3/36

81/4 + 3/36 is 61/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   81/4 = 81 × 9/4 × 9 = 729/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   3/36 = 3 × 1/36 × 1 = 3/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   729/36 + 3/36 = 729 + 3/36 = 732/36
5. 732/36 simplified gives 61/3
6. So, 81/4 + 3/36 = 61/3
   In mixed form: 201/3

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