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Add 9/3 and 36/20

1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 1 16/20

9/3 + 36/20 is 24/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
    9/3 = 9 × 20/3 × 20 = 180/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    36/20 = 36 × 3/20 × 3 = 108/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/60 + 108/60 = 180 + 108/60 = 288/60
  5. 288/60 simplified gives 24/5
  6. So, 9/3 + 36/20 = 24/5
    In mixed form: 44/5

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