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Add 16/24 and 56/36

1^st number: 16/24, 2^nd number: 1 20/36

16/24 + 56/36 is 20/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   16/24 = 16 × 3/24 × 3 = 48/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   56/36 = 56 × 2/36 × 2 = 112/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/72 + 112/72 = 48 + 112/72 = 160/72
5. 160/72 simplified gives 20/9
6. So, 16/24 + 56/36 = 20/9
   In mixed form: 22/9

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