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Add 1/56 and 36/20

1^st number: 1/56, 2^nd number: 1 16/20

1/56 + 36/20 is 509/280.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 20 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   1/56 = 1 × 5/56 × 5 = 5/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   36/20 = 36 × 14/20 × 14 = 504/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5/280 + 504/280 = 5 + 504/280 = 509/280
5. So, 1/56 + 36/20 = 509/280
   In mixed form: 1229/280

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