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Add 18/35 and 56/20

1^st number: 18/35, 2^nd number: 2 16/20

18/35 + 56/20 is 116/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   18/35 = 18 × 4/35 × 4 = 72/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   56/20 = 56 × 7/20 × 7 = 392/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/140 + 392/140 = 72 + 392/140 = 464/140
5. 464/140 simplified gives 116/35
6. So, 18/35 + 56/20 = 116/35
   In mixed form: 311/35

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