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Add 9/20 and 5/72

9/20 + 5/72 is 187/360.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
   9/20 = 9 × 18/20 × 18 = 162/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/360 + 25/360 = 162 + 25/360 = 187/360
5. So, 9/20 + 5/72 = 187/360

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