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Add 20/56 and 49/36

1^st number: 20/56, 2^nd number: 1 13/36

20/56 + 49/36 is 433/252.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 36 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   20/56 = 20 × 9/56 × 9 = 180/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   49/36 = 49 × 14/36 × 14 = 686/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/504 + 686/504 = 180 + 686/504 = 866/504
5. 866/504 simplified gives 433/252
6. So, 20/56 + 49/36 = 433/252
   In mixed form: 1181/252

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