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Add 9/36 and 16/20

9/36 + 16/20 is 21/20.

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,
    9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    16/20 = 16 × 9/20 × 9 = 144/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/180 + 144/180 = 45 + 144/180 = 189/180
  5. 189/180 simplified gives 21/20
  6. So, 9/36 + 16/20 = 21/20
    In mixed form: 11/20

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