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Add 20/36 and 56/50

1^st number: 20/36, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

20/36 + 56/50 is 377/225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   20/36 = 20 × 25/36 × 25 = 500/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   56/50 = 56 × 18/50 × 18 = 1008/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/900 + 1008/900 = 500 + 1008/900 = 1508/900
5. 1508/900 simplified gives 377/225
6. So, 20/36 + 56/50 = 377/225
   In mixed form: 1152/225

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